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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,861.70, 158,356.30 and 112,861.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,861.70, 158,356.30 and 112,861.70 is: 158,356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,861.70 : 158,356.30 = 112,861.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,861.70/158,356.30 = 112,861.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,861.70x = 158,356.30 × 112,861.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,861.70x = 17,872,361,223.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,872,361,223.71/112,861.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,356.30

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