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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,214.70, 243,322.05 and 162,214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,214.70, 243,322.05 and 162,214.70 is: 243,322.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,214.70 : 243,322.05 = 162,214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,214.70/243,322.05 = 162,214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,214.70x = 243,322.05 × 162,214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,214.70x = 39,470,413,344.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,470,413,344.14/162,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,322.05

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