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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,579.70, 243,869.55 and 162,579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,579.70, 243,869.55 and 162,579.70 is: 243,869.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,579.70 : 243,869.55 = 162,579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,579.70/243,869.55 = 162,579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,579.70x = 243,869.55 × 162,579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,579.70x = 39,648,238,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,648,238,278.14/162,579.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,869.55

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