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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,459.40, 243,251.70 and 162,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,459.40, 243,251.70 and 162,459.40 is: 243,251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,459.40 : 243,251.70 = 162,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,459.40/243,251.70 = 162,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,459.40x = 243,251.70 × 162,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,459.40x = 39,518,525,230.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,518,525,230.98/162,459.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,251.70

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