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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,670.11, 463,234.61 and 182,718.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,670.11, 463,234.61 and 182,718.28 is: 252,156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,670.11 : 463,234.61 = 182,718.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,670.11/463,234.61 = 182,718.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,670.11x = 463,234.61 × 182,718.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,670.11x = 84,641,431,440.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,641,431,440.67/335,670.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,156.59

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