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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,240, 843,359.31 and 183,160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,240, 843,359.31 and 183,160.12 is: 274,739.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,240 : 843,359.31 = 183,160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,240/843,359.31 = 183,160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,240x = 843,359.31 × 183,160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,240x = 154,469,792,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,469,792,422.72/562,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,739.96

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