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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,001.80, 312,002.70 and 167,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,001.80, 312,002.70 and 167,912.20 is: 251,868.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,001.80 : 312,002.70 = 167,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,001.80/312,002.70 = 167,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,001.80x = 312,002.70 × 167,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,001.80x = 52,389,059,762.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,389,059,762.94/208,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,868.30

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