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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,143.94, 462,507.54 and 182,192.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,143.94, 462,507.54 and 182,192.46 is: 251,430.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,143.94 : 462,507.54 = 182,192.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,143.94/462,507.54 = 182,192.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,143.94x = 462,507.54 × 182,192.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,143.94x = 84,265,386,481.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,265,386,481.15/335,143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,430.43

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