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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,272.38, 462,665.76 and 182,310.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,272.38, 462,665.76 and 182,310.90 is: 251,583.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,272.38 : 462,665.76 = 182,310.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,272.38/462,665.76 = 182,310.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,272.38x = 462,665.76 × 182,310.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,272.38x = 84,349,011,104.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,349,011,104.78/335,272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,583.54

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