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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,968.02, 462,258.70 and 182,006.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,968.02, 462,258.70 and 182,006.22 is: 251,170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,968.02 : 462,258.70 = 182,006.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,968.02/462,258.70 = 182,006.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,968.02x = 462,258.70 × 182,006.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,968.02x = 84,133,959,927.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,133,959,927.57/334,968.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,170.12

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