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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,573.40, 227,913.80 and 162,573.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,573.40, 227,913.80 and 162,573.40 is: 227,913.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,573.40 : 227,913.80 = 162,573.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,573.40/227,913.80 = 162,573.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,573.40x = 227,913.80 × 162,573.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,573.40x = 37,052,721,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,052,721,372.92/162,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,913.80

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