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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,259.48, 462,659.04 and 182,297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,259.48, 462,659.04 and 182,297.73 is: 251,571.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,259.48 : 462,659.04 = 182,297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,259.48/462,659.04 = 182,297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,259.48x = 462,659.04 × 182,297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,259.48x = 84,341,692,755.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,341,692,755.98/335,259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,571.39

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