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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,999.40, 159,861.60 and 113,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,999.40, 159,861.60 and 113,999.40 is: 159,861.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,999.40 : 159,861.60 = 113,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,999.40/159,861.60 = 113,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,999.40x = 159,861.60 × 113,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,999.40x = 18,224,126,483.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,224,126,483.04/113,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,861.60

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