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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,467.90, 236,201.85 and 157,467.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,467.90, 236,201.85 and 157,467.90 is: 236,201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,467.90 : 236,201.85 = 157,467.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,467.90/236,201.85 = 157,467.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,467.90x = 236,201.85 × 157,467.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,467.90x = 37,194,209,295.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,194,209,295.62/157,467.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,201.85

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