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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,003.40, 242,567.70 and 162,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,003.40, 242,567.70 and 162,003.40 is: 242,567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,003.40 : 242,567.70 = 162,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,003.40/242,567.70 = 162,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,003.40x = 242,567.70 × 162,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,003.40x = 39,296,792,130.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,296,792,130.18/162,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,567.70

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