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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,479.36, 462,970.32 and 182,527.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,479.36, 462,970.32 and 182,527.12 is: 251,892.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,479.36 : 462,970.32 = 182,527.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,479.36/462,970.32 = 182,527.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,479.36x = 462,970.32 × 182,527.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,479.36x = 84,504,639,155.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,504,639,155.08/335,479.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,892.22

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