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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,385, 462,833.10 and 182,424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,385, 462,833.10 and 182,424.32 is: 251,746.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,385 : 462,833.10 = 182,424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,385/462,833.10 = 182,424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,385x = 462,833.10 × 182,424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,385x = 84,432,013,540.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,432,013,540.99/335,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,746.54

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