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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,271.80, 304,470.30 and 168,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,271.80, 304,470.30 and 168,279.80 is: 252,057.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,271.80 : 304,470.30 = 168,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,271.80/304,470.30 = 168,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,271.80x = 304,470.30 × 168,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,271.80x = 51,236,201,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,236,201,189.94/203,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,057.60

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