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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,268.90, 462,664.50 and 182,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,268.90, 462,664.50 and 182,305.80 is: 251,578.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,268.90 : 462,664.50 = 182,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,268.90/462,664.50 = 182,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,268.90x = 462,664.50 × 182,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,268.90x = 84,346,421,804.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,346,421,804.10/335,268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,578.42

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