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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,266.58, 462,665.37 and 182,304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,266.58, 462,665.37 and 182,304.86 is: 251,579.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,266.58 : 462,665.37 = 182,304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,266.58/462,665.37 = 182,304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,266.58x = 462,665.37 × 182,304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,266.58x = 84,346,143,191.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,346,143,191.37/335,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,579.34

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