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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,274.10, 462,675.72 and 182,312.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,274.10, 462,675.72 and 182,312.38 is: 251,589.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,274.10 : 462,675.72 = 182,312.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,274.10/462,675.72 = 182,312.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,274.10x = 462,675.72 × 182,312.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,274.10x = 84,351,512,943.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,351,512,943.43/335,274.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,589.71

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