Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,937.60, 156,920 and 111,937.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 111,937.60, 156,920 and 111,937.60 is: 156,920
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,937.60 : 156,920 = 111,937.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,937.60/156,920 = 111,937.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,937.60x = 156,920 × 111,937.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,937.60x = 17,565,248,192 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,565,248,192/111,937.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 156,920
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