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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,165.94, 462,532 and 182,204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,165.94, 462,532 and 182,204.42 is: 251,443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,165.94 : 462,532 = 182,204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,165.94/462,532 = 182,204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,165.94x = 462,532 × 182,204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,165.94x = 84,275,374,791.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,275,374,791.44/335,165.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,443.73

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