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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,437.10, 220,878.50 and 157,437.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,437.10, 220,878.50 and 157,437.10 is: 220,878.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,437.10 : 220,878.50 = 157,437.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,437.10/220,878.50 = 157,437.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,437.10x = 220,878.50 × 157,437.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,437.10x = 34,774,470,492.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,774,470,492.35/157,437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,878.50

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