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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,314.69, 462,736.50 and 182,354.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,314.69, 462,736.50 and 182,354.59 is: 251,650.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,314.69 : 462,736.50 = 182,354.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,314.69/462,736.50 = 182,354.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,314.69x = 462,736.50 × 182,354.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,314.69x = 84,382,124,630.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,382,124,630.13/335,314.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,650.55

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