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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,435.60, 220,876.40 and 157,435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,435.60, 220,876.40 and 157,435.60 is: 220,876.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,435.60 : 220,876.40 = 157,435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,435.60/220,876.40 = 157,435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,435.60x = 220,876.40 × 157,435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,435.60x = 34,773,808,559.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,773,808,559.84/157,435.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,876.40

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