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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,197.03, 462,581.02 and 182,245.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,197.03, 462,581.02 and 182,245.51 is: 251,503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,197.03 : 462,581.02 = 182,245.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,197.03/462,581.02 = 182,245.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,197.03x = 462,581.02 × 182,245.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,197.03x = 84,303,313,906.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,303,313,906.22/335,197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,503.76

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