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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,339.20, 306,711.04 and 167,338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,339.20, 306,711.04 and 167,338.24 is: 251,172.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,339.20 : 306,711.04 = 167,338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,339.20/306,711.04 = 167,338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,339.20x = 306,711.04 × 167,338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,339.20x = 51,324,485,622.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,324,485,622.17/204,339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,172.98

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