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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,064.26, 462,386.68 and 182,103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,064.26, 462,386.68 and 182,103.66 is: 251,301.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,064.26 : 462,386.68 = 182,103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,064.26/462,386.68 = 182,103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,064.26x = 462,386.68 × 182,103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,064.26x = 84,202,306,307.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,202,306,307.99/335,064.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,301.96

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