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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,504.25, 462,995.87 and 182,542.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,504.25, 462,995.87 and 182,542.51 is: 251,908.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,504.25 : 462,995.87 = 182,542.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,504.25/462,995.87 = 182,542.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,504.25x = 462,995.87 × 182,542.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,504.25x = 84,516,429,435.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,516,429,435.67/335,504.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,908.67

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