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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,425.16, 462,881.76 and 182,459.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,425.16, 462,881.76 and 182,459.72 is: 251,791.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,425.16 : 462,881.76 = 182,459.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,425.16/462,881.76 = 182,459.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,425.16x = 462,881.76 × 182,459.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,425.16x = 84,457,276,322.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,457,276,322.71/335,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,791.72

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