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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,273.38, 462,667.14 and 182,311.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,273.38, 462,667.14 and 182,311.90 is: 251,584.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,273.38 : 462,667.14 = 182,311.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,273.38/462,667.14 = 182,311.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,273.38x = 462,667.14 × 182,311.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,273.38x = 84,349,725,360.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,349,725,360.97/335,273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,584.92

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