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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,233.38, 843,349.39 and 183,153.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,233.38, 843,349.39 and 183,153.49 is: 274,730.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,233.38 : 843,349.39 = 183,153.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,233.38/843,349.39 = 183,153.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,233.38x = 843,349.39 × 183,153.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,233.38x = 154,462,387,275.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,462,387,275.69/562,233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,730.02

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