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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,061.77, 462,388.83 and 182,099.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,061.77, 462,388.83 and 182,099.96 is: 251,299.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,061.77 : 462,388.83 = 182,099.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,061.77/462,388.83 = 182,099.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,061.77x = 462,388.83 × 182,099.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,061.77x = 84,200,987,447.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,200,987,447.45/335,061.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,299.89

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