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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,972.67, 462,264.17 and 182,012.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,972.67, 462,264.17 and 182,012.13 is: 251,177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,972.67 : 462,264.17 = 182,012.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,972.67/462,264.17 = 182,012.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,972.67x = 462,264.17 × 182,012.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,972.67x = 84,137,685,294.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,137,685,294.32/334,972.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,177.76

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