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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,241.81, 843,361.97 and 183,161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,241.81, 843,361.97 and 183,161.88 is: 274,742.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,241.81 : 843,361.97 = 183,161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,241.81/843,361.97 = 183,161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,241.81x = 843,361.97 × 183,161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,241.81x = 154,471,763,029.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,471,763,029.89/562,241.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,742.58

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