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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,038.67, 462,355.25 and 182,078.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,038.67, 462,355.25 and 182,078.13 is: 251,268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,038.67 : 462,355.25 = 182,078.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,038.67/462,355.25 = 182,078.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,038.67x = 462,355.25 × 182,078.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,038.67x = 84,184,778,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,184,778,405.29/335,038.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,268.85

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