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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,241.47, 462,628.10 and 182,278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,241.47, 462,628.10 and 182,278.43 is: 251,541.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,241.47 : 462,628.10 = 182,278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,241.47/462,628.10 = 182,278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,241.47x = 462,628.10 × 182,278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,241.47x = 84,327,125,354.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,327,125,354.15/335,241.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,541.45

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