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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,005.52, 462,310.50 and 182,043.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,005.52, 462,310.50 and 182,043.68 is: 251,221.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,005.52 : 462,310.50 = 182,043.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,005.52/462,310.50 = 182,043.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,005.52x = 462,310.50 × 182,043.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,005.52x = 84,160,704,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,160,704,722.64/335,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,221.84

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