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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,265.08, 462,663.30 and 182,303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,265.08, 462,663.30 and 182,303.36 is: 251,577.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,265.08 : 462,663.30 = 182,303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,265.08/462,663.30 = 182,303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,265.08x = 462,663.30 × 182,303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,265.08x = 84,345,074,244.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,345,074,244.00/335,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,577.28

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