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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,188,429.70, 252,282,644.55 and 168,188,429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,188,429.70, 252,282,644.55 and 168,188,429.70 is: 252,282,644.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,188,429.70 : 252,282,644.55 = 168,188,429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,188,429.70/252,282,644.55 = 168,188,429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,188,429.70x = 252,282,644.55 × 168,188,429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,188,429.70x = 42,431,021,827,427,760
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,431,021,827,427,760/168,188,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,282,644.55

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