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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,248.59, 843,371.84 and 183,168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,248.59, 843,371.84 and 183,168.88 is: 274,752.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,248.59 : 843,371.84 = 183,168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,248.59/843,371.84 = 183,168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,248.59x = 843,371.84 × 183,168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,248.59x = 154,479,473,705.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,479,473,705.83/562,248.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,752.98

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