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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,099.40, 219,472.60 and 157,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,099.40, 219,472.60 and 157,099.40 is: 219,472.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,099.40 : 219,472.60 = 157,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,099.40/219,472.60 = 157,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,099.40x = 219,472.60 × 157,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,099.40x = 34,479,013,776.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,479,013,776.44/157,099.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,472.60

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