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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,039.40, 156,971.80 and 112,039.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,039.40, 156,971.80 and 112,039.40 is: 156,971.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,039.40 : 156,971.80 = 112,039.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,039.40/156,971.80 = 112,039.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,039.40x = 156,971.80 × 112,039.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,039.40x = 17,587,026,288.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,587,026,288.92/112,039.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,971.80

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