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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,240.72, 462,627.07 and 182,277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,240.72, 462,627.07 and 182,277.68 is: 251,540.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,240.72 : 462,627.07 = 182,277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,240.72/462,627.07 = 182,277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,240.72x = 462,627.07 × 182,277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,240.72x = 84,326,589,725.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,326,589,725.67/335,240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,540.42

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