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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,002.60, 253,559.51 and 168,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,002.60, 253,559.51 and 168,002.60 is: 253,559.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,002.60 : 253,559.51 = 168,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,002.60/253,559.51 = 168,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,002.60x = 253,559.51 × 168,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,002.60x = 42,598,656,934.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,598,656,934.73/168,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,559.51

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