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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,097.90, 219,470.50 and 157,097.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,097.90, 219,470.50 and 157,097.90 is: 219,470.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,097.90 : 219,470.50 = 157,097.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,097.90/219,470.50 = 157,097.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,097.90x = 219,470.50 × 157,097.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,097.90x = 34,478,354,661.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,478,354,661.95/157,097.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,470.50

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