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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,973.82, 462,265.71 and 182,013.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,973.82, 462,265.71 and 182,013.21 is: 251,179.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,973.82 : 462,265.71 = 182,013.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,973.82/462,265.71 = 182,013.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,973.82x = 462,265.71 × 182,013.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,973.82x = 84,138,465,750.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,138,465,750.03/334,973.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,179.23

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