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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,007.70, 226,285.90 and 162,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,007.70, 226,285.90 and 162,007.70 is: 226,285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,007.70 : 226,285.90 = 162,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,007.70/226,285.90 = 162,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,007.70x = 226,285.90 × 162,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,007.70x = 36,660,058,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,660,058,201.43/162,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,285.90

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