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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,444.79, 462,916.82 and 182,486.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,444.79, 462,916.82 and 182,486.32 is: 251,832.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,444.79 : 462,916.82 = 182,486.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,444.79/462,916.82 = 182,486.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,444.79x = 462,916.82 × 182,486.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,444.79x = 84,475,986,246.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,475,986,246.83/335,444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,832.75

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