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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,425.66, 462,882.45 and 182,460.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,425.66, 462,882.45 and 182,460.22 is: 251,792.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,425.66 : 462,882.45 = 182,460.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,425.66/462,882.45 = 182,460.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,425.66x = 462,882.45 × 182,460.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,425.66x = 84,457,633,661.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,457,633,661.14/335,425.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,792.41

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