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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,562.10, 243,843.15 and 162,562.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,562.10, 243,843.15 and 162,562.10 is: 243,843.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,562.10 : 243,843.15 = 162,562.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,562.10/243,843.15 = 162,562.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,562.10x = 243,843.15 × 162,562.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,562.10x = 39,639,654,534.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,639,654,534.62/162,562.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,843.15

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