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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,544.21, 463,044.14 and 182,585.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,544.21, 463,044.14 and 182,585.43 is: 251,964.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,544.21 : 463,044.14 = 182,585.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,544.21/463,044.14 = 182,585.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,544.21x = 463,044.14 × 182,585.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,544.21x = 84,545,113,410.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,545,113,410.88/335,544.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,964.16

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