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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,189.39, 462,570.47 and 182,237.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,189.39, 462,570.47 and 182,237.85 is: 251,493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,189.39 : 462,570.47 = 182,237.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,189.39/462,570.47 = 182,237.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,189.39x = 462,570.47 × 182,237.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,189.39x = 84,297,847,015.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,297,847,015.10/335,189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,493.19

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