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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,972.32, 462,263.64 and 182,011.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,972.32, 462,263.64 and 182,011.71 is: 251,177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,972.32 : 462,263.64 = 182,011.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,972.32/462,263.64 = 182,011.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,972.32x = 462,263.64 × 182,011.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,972.32x = 84,137,395,587.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,137,395,587.22/334,972.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,177.16

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