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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,006.40, 242,572.20 and 162,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,006.40, 242,572.20 and 162,006.40 is: 242,572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,006.40 : 242,572.20 = 162,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,006.40/242,572.20 = 162,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,006.40x = 242,572.20 × 162,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,006.40x = 39,298,248,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,298,248,862.08/162,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,572.20

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