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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,370.50, 450,205.83 and 167,187.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,370.50, 450,205.83 and 167,187.06 is: 250,585.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,370.50 : 450,205.83 = 167,187.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,370.50/450,205.83 = 167,187.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,370.50x = 450,205.83 × 167,187.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,370.50x = 75,268,589,112.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,268,589,112.56/300,370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,585.82

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