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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,837.30, 159,605.50 and 113,837.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,837.30, 159,605.50 and 113,837.30 is: 159,605.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,837.30 : 159,605.50 = 113,837.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,837.30/159,605.50 = 113,837.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,837.30x = 159,605.50 × 113,837.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,837.30x = 18,169,059,185.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,169,059,185.15/113,837.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,605.50

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