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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,247.46, 843,370.16 and 183,167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,247.46, 843,370.16 and 183,167.74 is: 274,751.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,247.46 : 843,370.16 = 183,167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,247.46/843,370.16 = 183,167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,247.46x = 843,370.16 × 183,167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,247.46x = 154,478,206,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,478,206,329.01/562,247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,751.27

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