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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,026.18, 462,340.63 and 182,067.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,026.18, 462,340.63 and 182,067.40 is: 251,255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,026.18 : 462,340.63 = 182,067.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,026.18/462,340.63 = 182,067.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,026.18x = 462,340.63 × 182,067.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,026.18x = 84,177,153,599.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,177,153,599.18/335,026.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,255.45

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