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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,240.31, 843,359.72 and 183,160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,240.31, 843,359.72 and 183,160.37 is: 274,740.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,240.31 : 843,359.72 = 183,160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,240.31/843,359.72 = 183,160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,240.31x = 843,359.72 × 183,160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,240.31x = 154,470,079,550.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,470,079,550.89/562,240.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,740.32

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