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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,577.70, 227,764.30 and 162,577.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,577.70, 227,764.30 and 162,577.70 is: 227,764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,577.70 : 227,764.30 = 162,577.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,577.70/227,764.30 = 162,577.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,577.70x = 227,764.30 × 162,577.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,577.70x = 37,029,396,036.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,029,396,036.11/162,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,764.30

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