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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,239.72, 843,358.95 and 183,159.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,239.72, 843,358.95 and 183,159.88 is: 274,739.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,239.72 : 843,358.95 = 183,159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,239.72/843,358.95 = 183,159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,239.72x = 843,358.95 × 183,159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,239.72x = 154,469,521,970.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,469,521,970.53/562,239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,739.61

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