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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,241, 843,360.81 and 183,161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,241, 843,360.81 and 183,161.12 is: 274,741.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,241 : 843,360.81 = 183,161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,241/843,360.81 = 183,161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,241x = 843,360.81 × 183,161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,241x = 154,470,910,523.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,470,910,523.71/562,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,741.46

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