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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,048.60, 225,934.60 and 161,048.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,048.60, 225,934.60 and 161,048.60 is: 225,934.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,048.60 : 225,934.60 = 161,048.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,048.60/225,934.60 = 161,048.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,048.60x = 225,934.60 × 161,048.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,048.60x = 36,386,451,021.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,386,451,021.56/161,048.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,934.60

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