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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,268.08, 462,667.44 and 182,306.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,268.08, 462,667.44 and 182,306.36 is: 251,581.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,268.08 : 462,667.44 = 182,306.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,268.08/462,667.44 = 182,306.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,268.08x = 462,667.44 × 182,306.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,268.08x = 84,347,214,563.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,347,214,563.58/335,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,581.41

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