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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,191.63, 462,573.56 and 182,240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,191.63, 462,573.56 and 182,240.12 is: 251,496.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,191.63 : 462,573.56 = 182,240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,191.63/462,573.56 = 182,240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,191.63x = 462,573.56 × 182,240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,191.63x = 84,299,459,225.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,299,459,225.96/335,191.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,496.32

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