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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,239, 843,357.81 and 183,159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,239, 843,357.81 and 183,159.12 is: 274,738.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,239 : 843,357.81 = 183,159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,239/843,357.81 = 183,159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,239x = 843,357.81 × 183,159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,239x = 154,468,674,324.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,468,674,324.73/562,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,738.46

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