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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,140.94, 462,503.40 and 182,189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,140.94, 462,503.40 and 182,189.46 is: 251,426.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,140.94 : 462,503.40 = 182,189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,140.94/462,503.40 = 182,189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,140.94x = 462,503.40 × 182,189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,140.94x = 84,263,244,694.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,263,244,694.16/335,140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,426.29

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