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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,215.94, 462,607.07 and 182,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,215.94, 462,607.07 and 182,264.40 is: 251,529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,215.94 : 462,607.07 = 182,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,215.94/462,607.07 = 182,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,215.94x = 462,607.07 × 182,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,215.94x = 84,316,801,976.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,316,801,976.92/335,215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,529.81

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