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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,459.40, 161,249.50 and 115,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,459.40, 161,249.50 and 115,459.40 is: 161,249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,459.40 : 161,249.50 = 115,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,459.40/161,249.50 = 115,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,459.40x = 161,249.50 × 115,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,459.40x = 18,617,770,520.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,617,770,520.30/115,459.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,249.50

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