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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,003.60, 253,561.02 and 168,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,003.60, 253,561.02 and 168,003.60 is: 253,561.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,003.60 : 253,561.02 = 168,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,003.60/253,561.02 = 168,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,003.60x = 253,561.02 × 168,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,003.60x = 42,599,164,179.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,599,164,179.67/168,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,561.02

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