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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,202, 462,587.52 and 182,250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,202, 462,587.52 and 182,250.48 is: 251,510.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,202 : 462,587.52 = 182,250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,202/462,587.52 = 182,250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,202x = 462,587.52 × 182,250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,202x = 84,306,797,562.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,306,797,562.01/335,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,510.43

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