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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,065.52, 462,394 and 182,103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,065.52, 462,394 and 182,103.72 is: 251,305.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,065.52 : 462,394 = 182,103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,065.52/462,394 = 182,103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,065.52x = 462,394 × 182,103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,065.52x = 84,203,667,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,203,667,505.68/335,065.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,305.08

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