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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,129.96, 462,488.23 and 182,178.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,129.96, 462,488.23 and 182,178.47 is: 251,411.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,129.96 : 462,488.23 = 182,178.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,129.96/462,488.23 = 182,178.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,129.96x = 462,488.23 × 182,178.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,129.96x = 84,255,396,916.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,255,396,916.86/335,129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,411.12

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