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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,012.48, 462,320.16 and 182,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,012.48, 462,320.16 and 182,050.72 is: 251,231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,012.48 : 462,320.16 = 182,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,012.48/462,320.16 = 182,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,012.48x = 462,320.16 × 182,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,012.48x = 84,165,717,998.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,165,717,998.52/335,012.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,231.59

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