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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,580.98, 463,092.53 and 182,615.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,580.98, 463,092.53 and 182,615.72 is: 252,004.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,580.98 : 463,092.53 = 182,615.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,580.98/463,092.53 = 182,615.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,580.98x = 463,092.53 × 182,615.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,580.98x = 84,567,972,564.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,567,972,564.03/335,580.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,004.67

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