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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,170.81, 462,530.19 and 182,212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,170.81, 462,530.19 and 182,212.80 is: 251,450.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,170.81 : 462,530.19 = 182,212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,170.81/462,530.19 = 182,212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,170.81x = 462,530.19 × 182,212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,170.81x = 84,278,921,004.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,278,921,004.43/335,170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,450.66

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