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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,430.90, 236,146.35 and 157,430.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,430.90, 236,146.35 and 157,430.90 is: 236,146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,430.90 : 236,146.35 = 157,430.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,430.90/236,146.35 = 157,430.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,430.90x = 236,146.35 × 157,430.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,430.90x = 37,176,732,412.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,176,732,412.22/157,430.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,146.35

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