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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,047.70, 228,681.50 and 163,047.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,047.70, 228,681.50 and 163,047.70 is: 228,681.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,047.70 : 228,681.50 = 163,047.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,047.70/228,681.50 = 163,047.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,047.70x = 228,681.50 × 163,047.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,047.70x = 37,285,992,607.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,285,992,607.55/163,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,681.50

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