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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,064.86, 462,393.09 and 182,103.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,064.86, 462,393.09 and 182,103.06 is: 251,304.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,064.86 : 462,393.09 = 182,103.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,064.86/462,393.09 = 182,103.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,064.86x = 462,393.09 × 182,103.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,064.86x = 84,203,196,611.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,203,196,611.86/335,064.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,304.17

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