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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,233.94, 462,624.71 and 182,273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,233.94, 462,624.71 and 182,273.63 is: 251,538.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,233.94 : 462,624.71 = 182,273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,233.94/462,624.71 = 182,273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,233.94x = 462,624.71 × 182,273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,233.94x = 84,324,281,994.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,324,281,994.91/335,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,538.62

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