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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,217.02, 462,608.58 and 182,265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,217.02, 462,608.58 and 182,265.50 is: 251,531.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,217.02 : 462,608.58 = 182,265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,217.02/462,608.58 = 182,265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,217.02x = 462,608.58 × 182,265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,217.02x = 84,317,584,137.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,317,584,137.99/335,217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,531.33

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