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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,001.15, 242,564.32 and 162,001.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,001.15, 242,564.32 and 162,001.15 is: 242,564.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,001.15 : 242,564.32 = 162,001.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,001.15/242,564.32 = 162,001.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,001.15x = 242,564.32 × 162,001.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,001.15x = 39,295,698,788.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,295,698,788.97/162,001.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,564.32

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