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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,997.30, 304,058.55 and 168,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,997.30, 304,058.55 and 168,005.30 is: 251,645.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,997.30 : 304,058.55 = 168,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,997.30/304,058.55 = 168,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,997.30x = 304,058.55 × 168,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,997.30x = 51,083,447,910.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,083,447,910.32/202,997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,645.95

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