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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,997.80, 311,996.70 and 167,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,997.80, 311,996.70 and 167,908.20 is: 251,862.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,997.80 : 311,996.70 = 167,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,997.80/311,996.70 = 167,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,997.80x = 311,996.70 × 167,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,997.80x = 52,386,804,302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,386,804,302.94/207,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,862.30

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