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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,354, 462,789.74 and 182,392.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,354, 462,789.74 and 182,392.19 is: 251,701.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,354 : 462,789.74 = 182,392.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,354/462,789.74 = 182,392.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,354x = 462,789.74 × 182,392.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,354x = 84,409,230,962.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,409,230,962.22/335,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,701.88

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