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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,260.48, 462,660.42 and 182,298.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,260.48, 462,660.42 and 182,298.73 is: 251,572.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,260.48 : 462,660.42 = 182,298.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,260.48/462,660.42 = 182,298.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,260.48x = 462,660.42 × 182,298.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,260.48x = 84,342,406,987.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,342,406,987.27/335,260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,572.77

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