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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,825.30, 244,237.95 and 162,825.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,825.30, 244,237.95 and 162,825.30 is: 244,237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,825.30 : 244,237.95 = 162,825.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,825.30/244,237.95 = 162,825.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,825.30x = 244,237.95 × 162,825.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,825.30x = 39,768,117,480.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,768,117,480.14/162,825.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,237.95

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