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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,363.10, 307,583.85 and 168,499.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,363.10, 307,583.85 and 168,499.10 is: 252,370.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,363.10 : 307,583.85 = 168,499.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,363.10/307,583.85 = 168,499.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,363.10x = 307,583.85 × 168,499.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,363.10x = 51,827,601,899.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,827,601,899.54/205,363.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,370.57

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