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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,004.90, 242,569.95 and 162,004.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,004.90, 242,569.95 and 162,004.90 is: 242,569.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,004.90 : 242,569.95 = 162,004.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,004.90/242,569.95 = 162,004.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,004.90x = 242,569.95 × 162,004.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,004.90x = 39,297,520,492.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,297,520,492.76/162,004.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,569.95

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