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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,281.57, 462,694.08 and 182,322.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,281.57, 462,694.08 and 182,322.79 is: 251,608.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,281.57 : 462,694.08 = 182,322.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,281.57/462,694.08 = 182,322.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,281.57x = 462,694.08 × 182,322.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,281.57x = 84,359,675,582.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,359,675,582.08/335,281.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,608.45

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