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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,384, 462,831.72 and 182,423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,384, 462,831.72 and 182,423.32 is: 251,745.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,384 : 462,831.72 = 182,423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,384/462,831.72 = 182,423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,384x = 462,831.72 × 182,423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,384x = 84,431,298,963.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,431,298,963.71/335,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,745.16

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