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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,139.94, 462,502.02 and 182,188.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,139.94, 462,502.02 and 182,188.45 is: 251,424.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,139.94 : 462,502.02 = 182,188.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,139.94/462,502.02 = 182,188.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,139.94x = 462,502.02 × 182,188.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,139.94x = 84,262,526,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,262,526,145.67/335,139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,424.90

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