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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,081.40, 235,904.45 and 168,081.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,081.40, 235,904.45 and 168,081.40 is: 235,904.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,081.40 : 235,904.45 = 168,081.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,081.40/235,904.45 = 168,081.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,081.40x = 235,904.45 × 168,081.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,081.40x = 39,651,150,222.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,651,150,222.23/168,081.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,904.45

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