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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,014.43, 462,318.40 and 182,049.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,014.43, 462,318.40 and 182,049.73 is: 251,227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,014.43 : 462,318.40 = 182,049.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,014.43/462,318.40 = 182,049.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,014.43x = 462,318.40 × 182,049.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,014.43x = 84,164,938,197.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,164,938,197.78/335,014.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,227.80

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