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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,476.36, 462,966.18 and 182,524.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,476.36, 462,966.18 and 182,524.12 is: 251,888.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,476.36 : 462,966.18 = 182,524.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,476.36/462,966.18 = 182,524.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,476.36x = 462,966.18 × 182,524.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,476.36x = 84,502,494,594.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,502,494,594.26/335,476.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,888.08

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