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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,445.35, 462,916.62 and 182,484.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,445.35, 462,916.62 and 182,484.95 is: 251,830.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,445.35 : 462,916.62 = 182,484.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,445.35/462,916.62 = 182,484.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,445.35x = 462,916.62 × 182,484.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,445.35x = 84,475,313,940.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,475,313,940.29/335,445.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,830.34

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