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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,203, 462,588.90 and 182,251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,203, 462,588.90 and 182,251.48 is: 251,511.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,203 : 462,588.90 = 182,251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,203/462,588.90 = 182,251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,203x = 462,588.90 × 182,251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,203x = 84,307,511,656.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,307,511,656.57/335,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,511.81

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