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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,759.20, 253,138.80 and 168,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,759.20, 253,138.80 and 168,759.20 is: 253,138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,759.20 : 253,138.80 = 168,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,759.20/253,138.80 = 168,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,759.20x = 253,138.80 × 168,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,759.20x = 42,719,501,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,719,501,376.96/168,759.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,138.80

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