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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,026.68, 462,341.32 and 182,067.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,026.68, 462,341.32 and 182,067.90 is: 251,256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,026.68 : 462,341.32 = 182,067.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,026.68/462,341.32 = 182,067.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,026.68x = 462,341.32 × 182,067.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,026.68x = 84,177,509,993.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,177,509,993.58/335,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,256.14

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