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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,122.84, 462,467.22 and 182,157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,122.84, 462,467.22 and 182,157.22 is: 251,375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,122.84 : 462,467.22 = 182,157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,122.84/462,467.22 = 182,157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,122.84x = 462,467.22 × 182,157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,122.84x = 84,241,743,136.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,241,743,136.33/335,122.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,375.71

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