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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,002.45, 226,278.55 and 162,002.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,002.45, 226,278.55 and 162,002.45 is: 226,278.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,002.45 : 226,278.55 = 162,002.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,002.45/226,278.55 = 162,002.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,002.45x = 226,278.55 × 162,002.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,002.45x = 36,657,679,482.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,657,679,482.45/162,002.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,278.55

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