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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,282.57, 462,695.46 and 182,323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,282.57, 462,695.46 and 182,323.79 is: 251,609.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,282.57 : 462,695.46 = 182,323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,282.57/462,695.46 = 182,323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,282.57x = 462,695.46 × 182,323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,282.57x = 84,360,389,882.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,360,389,882.99/335,282.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,609.83

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