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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,001.45, 226,277.15 and 162,001.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,001.45, 226,277.15 and 162,001.45 is: 226,277.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,001.45 : 226,277.15 = 162,001.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,001.45/226,277.15 = 162,001.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,001.45x = 226,277.15 × 162,001.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,001.45x = 36,657,226,401.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,657,226,401.87/162,001.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,277.15

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