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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,003.42, 462,306.60 and 182,042.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,003.42, 462,306.60 and 182,042.88 is: 251,220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,003.42 : 462,306.60 = 182,042.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,003.42/462,306.60 = 182,042.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,003.42x = 462,306.60 × 182,042.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,003.42x = 84,159,624,907.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,159,624,907.01/335,003.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,220.20

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