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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,247.84, 843,370.73 and 183,168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,247.84, 843,370.73 and 183,168.12 is: 274,751.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,247.84 : 843,370.73 = 183,168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,247.84/843,370.73 = 183,168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,247.84x = 843,370.73 × 183,168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,247.84x = 154,478,630,161.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,478,630,161.29/562,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,751.85

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