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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,239.97, 843,359.32 and 183,160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,239.97, 843,359.32 and 183,160.14 is: 274,740.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,239.97 : 843,359.32 = 183,160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,239.97/843,359.32 = 183,160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,239.97x = 843,359.32 × 183,160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,239.97x = 154,469,811,121.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,469,811,121.51/562,239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,740.00

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