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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,096.60, 235,644.90 and 157,096.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,096.60, 235,644.90 and 157,096.60 is: 235,644.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,096.60 : 235,644.90 = 157,096.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,096.60/235,644.90 = 157,096.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,096.60x = 235,644.90 × 157,096.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,096.60x = 37,019,012,597.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,019,012,597.34/157,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,644.90

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