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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,004.42, 462,307.98 and 182,043.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,004.42, 462,307.98 and 182,043.88 is: 251,221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,004.42 : 462,307.98 = 182,043.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,004.42/462,307.98 = 182,043.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,004.42x = 462,307.98 × 182,043.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,004.42x = 84,160,338,434.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,160,338,434.16/335,004.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,221.58

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