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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,962.91, 462,243.21 and 182,003.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,962.91, 462,243.21 and 182,003.46 is: 251,161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,962.91 : 462,243.21 = 182,003.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,962.91/462,243.21 = 182,003.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,962.91x = 462,243.21 × 182,003.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,962.91x = 84,129,861,165.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,129,861,165.58/334,962.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,161.72

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