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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,279.80, 220,813.80 and 157,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,279.80, 220,813.80 and 157,279.80 is: 220,813.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,279.80 : 220,813.80 = 157,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,279.80/220,813.80 = 157,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,279.80x = 220,813.80 × 157,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,279.80x = 34,729,550,301.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,729,550,301.24/157,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,813.80

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