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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,252.82, 462,654.65 and 182,292.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,252.82, 462,654.65 and 182,292.03 is: 251,566.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,252.82 : 462,654.65 = 182,292.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,252.82/462,654.65 = 182,292.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,252.82x = 462,654.65 × 182,292.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,252.82x = 84,338,255,337.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,338,255,337.44/335,252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,566.13

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