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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,005.30, 227,040.70 and 162,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,005.30, 227,040.70 and 162,005.30 is: 227,040.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,005.30 : 227,040.70 = 162,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,005.30/227,040.70 = 162,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,005.30x = 227,040.70 × 162,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,005.30x = 36,781,796,715.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,781,796,715.71/162,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,040.70

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