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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,473.11, 462,954 and 182,511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,473.11, 462,954 and 182,511.26 is: 251,866.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,473.11 : 462,954 = 182,511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,473.11/462,954 = 182,511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,473.11x = 462,954 × 182,511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,473.11x = 84,494,315,547.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,494,315,547.27/335,473.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,866.13

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