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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,996.30, 304,057.05 and 168,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,996.30, 304,057.05 and 168,004.30 is: 251,644.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,996.30 : 304,057.05 = 168,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,996.30/304,057.05 = 168,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,996.30x = 304,057.05 × 168,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,996.30x = 51,082,891,845.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,082,891,845.32/202,996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,644.45

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