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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,002.60, 238,003.82 and 168,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,002.60, 238,003.82 and 168,002.60 is: 238,003.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,002.60 : 238,003.82 = 168,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,002.60/238,003.82 = 168,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,002.60x = 238,003.82 × 168,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,002.60x = 39,985,260,569.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,985,260,569.93/168,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,003.82

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