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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,061.39, 462,388.29 and 182,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,061.39, 462,388.29 and 182,099.60 is: 251,299.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,061.39 : 462,388.29 = 182,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,061.39/462,388.29 = 182,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,061.39x = 462,388.29 × 182,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,061.39x = 84,200,720,341.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,200,720,341.74/335,061.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,299.38

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