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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,998.40, 161,256.96 and 111,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111,998.40, 161,256.96 and 111,998.40 is: 161,256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,998.40 : 161,256.96 = 111,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,998.40/161,256.96 = 111,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,998.40x = 161,256.96 × 111,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,998.40x = 18,060,521,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,060,521,508.86/111,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,256.96

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