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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,001.10, 238,001.69 and 168,001.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,001.10, 238,001.69 and 168,001.10 is: 238,001.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,001.10 : 238,001.69 = 168,001.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,001.10/238,001.69 = 168,001.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,001.10x = 238,001.69 × 168,001.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,001.10x = 39,984,545,721.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,984,545,721.86/168,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,001.69

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