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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,468, 462,924.60 and 182,504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,468, 462,924.60 and 182,504.72 is: 251,844.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,468 : 462,924.60 = 182,504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,468/462,924.60 = 182,504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,468x = 462,924.60 × 182,504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,468x = 84,485,924,504.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,485,924,504.11/335,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,844.96

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