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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,734.80, 253,102.20 and 168,734.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,734.80, 253,102.20 and 168,734.80 is: 253,102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,734.80 : 253,102.20 = 168,734.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,734.80/253,102.20 = 168,734.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,734.80x = 253,102.20 × 168,734.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,734.80x = 42,707,149,096.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,707,149,096.56/168,734.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,102.20

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