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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,364.39, 462,798.27 and 182,399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,364.39, 462,798.27 and 182,399.28 is: 251,708.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,364.39 : 462,798.27 = 182,399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,364.39/462,798.27 = 182,399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,364.39x = 462,798.27 × 182,399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,364.39x = 84,414,071,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,414,071,233.25/335,364.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,708.51

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