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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,717.59, 463,290.25 and 182,756.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,717.59, 463,290.25 and 182,756.88 is: 252,204.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,717.59 : 463,290.25 = 182,756.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,717.59/463,290.25 = 182,756.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,717.59x = 463,290.25 × 182,756.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,717.59x = 84,669,480,624.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,669,480,624.42/335,717.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,204.48

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