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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,189.57, 462,570.55 and 182,238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,189.57, 462,570.55 and 182,238.04 is: 251,493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,189.57 : 462,570.55 = 182,238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,189.57/462,570.55 = 182,238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,189.57x = 462,570.55 × 182,238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,189.57x = 84,297,950,393.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,297,950,393.72/335,189.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,493.36

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