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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,145.60, 307,718.40 and 167,820.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,145.60, 307,718.40 and 167,820.80 is: 251,731.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,145.60 : 307,718.40 = 167,820.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,145.60/307,718.40 = 167,820.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,145.60x = 307,718.40 × 167,820.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,145.60x = 51,641,548,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,641,548,062.72/205,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,731.20

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