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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,055.60, 235,452.80 and 168,055.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,055.60, 235,452.80 and 168,055.60 is: 235,452.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,055.60 : 235,452.80 = 168,055.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,055.60/235,452.80 = 168,055.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,055.60x = 235,452.80 × 168,055.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,055.60x = 39,569,161,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,569,161,575.68/168,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,452.80

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