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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,193.69, 462,576.41 and 182,242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,193.69, 462,576.41 and 182,242.17 is: 251,499.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,193.69 : 462,576.41 = 182,242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,193.69/462,576.41 = 182,242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,193.69x = 462,576.41 × 182,242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,193.69x = 84,300,927,838.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,300,927,838.00/335,193.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,499.15

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