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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,113.27, 306,176.03 and 168,849.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,113.27, 306,176.03 and 168,849.92 is: 253,279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,113.27 : 306,176.03 = 168,849.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,113.27/306,176.03 = 168,849.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,113.27x = 306,176.03 × 168,849.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,113.27x = 51,697,798,171.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,697,798,171.42/204,113.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,279.95

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