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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,164.68, 462,530.27 and 182,203.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,164.68, 462,530.27 and 182,203.17 is: 251,442.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,164.68 : 462,530.27 = 182,203.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,164.68/462,530.27 = 182,203.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,164.68x = 462,530.27 × 182,203.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,164.68x = 84,274,481,414.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,274,481,414.96/335,164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,442.01

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