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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,294.94, 462,704.40 and 182,333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,294.94, 462,704.40 and 182,333.16 is: 251,618.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,294.94 : 462,704.40 = 182,333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,294.94/462,704.40 = 182,333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,294.94x = 462,704.40 × 182,333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,294.94x = 84,366,355,397.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,366,355,397.90/335,294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,618.34

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