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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,053.10, 252,079.65 and 168,053.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,053.10, 252,079.65 and 168,053.10 is: 252,079.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,053.10 : 252,079.65 = 168,053.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,053.10/252,079.65 = 168,053.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,053.10x = 252,079.65 × 168,053.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,053.10x = 42,362,766,629.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,362,766,629.42/168,053.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,079.65

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