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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,171.82, 462,531.56 and 182,213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,171.82, 462,531.56 and 182,213.80 is: 251,452.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,171.82 : 462,531.56 = 182,213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,171.82/462,531.56 = 182,213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,171.82x = 462,531.56 × 182,213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,171.82x = 84,279,633,167.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,279,633,167.53/335,171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,452.03

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