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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,459.30, 303,251.55 and 167,467.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,459.30, 303,251.55 and 167,467.30 is: 250,839.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,459.30 : 303,251.55 = 167,467.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,459.30/303,251.55 = 167,467.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,459.30x = 303,251.55 × 167,467.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,459.30x = 50,784,718,299.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,784,718,299.32/202,459.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,839.15

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