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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,257.98, 462,656.97 and 182,296.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,257.98, 462,656.97 and 182,296.23 is: 251,569.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,257.98 : 462,656.97 = 182,296.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,257.98/462,656.97 = 182,296.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,257.98x = 462,656.97 × 182,296.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,257.98x = 84,340,621,414.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,340,621,414.22/335,257.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,569.32

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