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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,270.40, 462,666.57 and 182,307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,270.40, 462,666.57 and 182,307.30 is: 251,580.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,270.40 : 462,666.57 = 182,307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,270.40/462,666.57 = 182,307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,270.40x = 462,666.57 × 182,307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,270.40x = 84,347,493,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,347,493,176.96/335,270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,580.49

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