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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,766.20, 253,149.30 and 168,766.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,766.20, 253,149.30 and 168,766.20 is: 253,149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,766.20 : 253,149.30 = 168,766.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,766.20/253,149.30 = 168,766.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,766.20x = 253,149.30 × 168,766.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,766.20x = 42,723,045,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,723,045,393.66/168,766.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,149.30

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