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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,004.70, 226,281.70 and 162,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,004.70, 226,281.70 and 162,004.70 is: 226,281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,004.70 : 226,281.70 = 162,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,004.70/226,281.70 = 162,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,004.70x = 226,281.70 × 162,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,004.70x = 36,658,698,923.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,658,698,923.99/162,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,281.70

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