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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,219.61, 462,596.34 and 182,260.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,219.61, 462,596.34 and 182,260.83 is: 251,516.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,219.61 : 462,596.34 = 182,260.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,219.61/462,596.34 = 182,260.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,219.61x = 462,596.34 × 182,260.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,219.61x = 84,313,190,570.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,313,190,570.38/335,219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,516.29

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