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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,027.62, 462,342.61 and 182,068.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,027.62, 462,342.61 and 182,068.84 is: 251,257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,027.62 : 462,342.61 = 182,068.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,027.62/462,342.61 = 182,068.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,027.62x = 462,342.61 × 182,068.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,027.62x = 84,178,180,373.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,178,180,373.56/335,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,257.44

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