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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,060.78, 462,387.44 and 182,098.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,060.78, 462,387.44 and 182,098.96 is: 251,298.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,060.78 : 462,387.44 = 182,098.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,060.78/462,387.44 = 182,098.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,060.78x = 462,387.44 × 182,098.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,060.78x = 84,200,271,941.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,200,271,941.06/335,060.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,298.50

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