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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,950.46, 463,607.66 and 182,988.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,950.46, 463,607.66 and 182,988.17 is: 252,521.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,950.46 : 463,607.66 = 182,988.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,950.46/463,607.66 = 182,988.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,950.46x = 463,607.66 × 182,988.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,950.46x = 84,834,714,068.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,834,714,068.40/335,950.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,521.50

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