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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,087.90, 219,456.50 and 157,087.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,087.90, 219,456.50 and 157,087.90 is: 219,456.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,087.90 : 219,456.50 = 157,087.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,087.90/219,456.50 = 157,087.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,087.90x = 219,456.50 × 157,087.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,087.90x = 34,473,960,726.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,473,960,726.35/157,087.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,456.50

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