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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,399.65, 462,861.90 and 182,448.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,399.65, 462,861.90 and 182,448.97 is: 251,785.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,399.65 : 462,861.90 = 182,448.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,399.65/462,861.90 = 182,448.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,399.65x = 462,861.90 × 182,448.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,399.65x = 84,448,676,907.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,448,676,907.24/335,399.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,785.23

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