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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,967.18, 462,257.53 and 182,005.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,967.18, 462,257.53 and 182,005.38 is: 251,168.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,967.18 : 462,257.53 = 182,005.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,967.18/462,257.53 = 182,005.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,967.18x = 462,257.53 × 182,005.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,967.18x = 84,133,355,640.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,133,355,640.21/334,967.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,168.95

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