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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,466, 462,921.84 and 182,502.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,466, 462,921.84 and 182,502.72 is: 251,842.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,466 : 462,921.84 = 182,502.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,466/462,921.84 = 182,502.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,466x = 462,921.84 × 182,502.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,466x = 84,484,494,947.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,484,494,947.40/335,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,842.20

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