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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,318.70, 243,478.05 and 162,318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,318.70, 243,478.05 and 162,318.70 is: 243,478.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,318.70 : 243,478.05 = 162,318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,318.70/243,478.05 = 162,318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,318.70x = 243,478.05 × 162,318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,318.70x = 39,521,040,554.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,521,040,554.54/162,318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,478.05

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