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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,239.50, 843,358.56 and 183,159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,239.50, 843,358.56 and 183,159.62 is: 274,739.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,239.50 : 843,358.56 = 183,159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,239.50/843,358.56 = 183,159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,239.50x = 843,358.56 × 183,159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,239.50x = 154,469,233,373.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,469,233,373.35/562,239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,739.21

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