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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,189.44, 462,570.55 and 182,237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,189.44, 462,570.55 and 182,237.92 is: 251,493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,189.44 : 462,570.55 = 182,237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,189.44/462,570.55 = 182,237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,189.44x = 462,570.55 × 182,237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,189.44x = 84,297,894,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,297,894,429.66/335,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,493.29

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