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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,003.65, 243,005.48 and 162,003.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,003.65, 243,005.48 and 162,003.65 is: 243,005.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,003.65 : 243,005.48 = 162,003.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,003.65/243,005.48 = 162,003.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,003.65x = 243,005.48 × 162,003.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,003.65x = 39,367,774,730.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,367,774,730.00/162,003.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,005.48

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