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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,430.98, 462,881.40 and 182,469.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,430.98, 462,881.40 and 182,469.37 is: 251,800.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,430.98 : 462,881.40 = 182,469.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,430.98/462,881.40 = 182,469.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,430.98x = 462,881.40 × 182,469.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,430.98x = 84,461,675,601.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,461,675,601.25/335,430.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,800.46

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