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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,205, 462,591.66 and 182,253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,205, 462,591.66 and 182,253.48 is: 251,514.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,205 : 462,591.66 = 182,253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,205/462,591.66 = 182,253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,205x = 462,591.66 × 182,253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,205x = 84,308,939,853.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,308,939,853.98/335,205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,514.57

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