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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,470.62, 462,950.56 and 182,508.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,470.62, 462,950.56 and 182,508.78 is: 251,862.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,470.62 : 462,950.56 = 182,508.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,470.62/462,950.56 = 182,508.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,470.62x = 462,950.56 × 182,508.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,470.62x = 84,492,543,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,492,543,870.12/335,470.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,862.72

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