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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,049.90, 156,986.50 and 112,049.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,049.90, 156,986.50 and 112,049.90 is: 156,986.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,049.90 : 156,986.50 = 112,049.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,049.90/156,986.50 = 112,049.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,049.90x = 156,986.50 × 112,049.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,049.90x = 17,590,321,626.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,590,321,626.35/112,049.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,986.50

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