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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,856.60, 244,284.90 and 162,856.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,856.60, 244,284.90 and 162,856.60 is: 244,284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,856.60 : 244,284.90 = 162,856.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,856.60/244,284.90 = 162,856.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,856.60x = 244,284.90 × 162,856.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,856.60x = 39,783,408,245.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,783,408,245.34/162,856.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,284.90

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