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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,186.88, 462,552.30 and 182,228.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,186.88, 462,552.30 and 182,228.91 is: 251,472.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,186.88 : 462,552.30 = 182,228.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,186.88/462,552.30 = 182,228.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,186.88x = 462,552.30 × 182,228.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,186.88x = 84,290,401,446.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,290,401,446.99/335,186.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,472.85

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