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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,196.03, 462,579.64 and 182,244.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,196.03, 462,579.64 and 182,244.51 is: 251,502.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,196.03 : 462,579.64 = 182,244.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,196.03/462,579.64 = 182,244.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,196.03x = 462,579.64 × 182,244.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,196.03x = 84,302,596,603.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,302,596,603.66/335,196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,502.38

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