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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,273.36, 462,679.65 and 182,311.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,273.36, 462,679.65 and 182,311.34 is: 251,590.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,273.36 : 462,679.65 = 182,311.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,273.36/462,679.65 = 182,311.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,273.36x = 462,679.65 × 182,311.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,273.36x = 84,351,744,668.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,351,744,668.83/335,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,590.96

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