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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,362.89, 462,796.20 and 182,397.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,362.89, 462,796.20 and 182,397.78 is: 251,706.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,362.89 : 462,796.20 = 182,397.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,362.89/462,796.20 = 182,397.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,362.89x = 462,796.20 × 182,397.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,362.89x = 84,412,999,472.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,412,999,472.44/335,362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,706.44

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