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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,468.90, 236,203.35 and 157,468.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,468.90, 236,203.35 and 157,468.90 is: 236,203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,468.90 : 236,203.35 = 157,468.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,468.90/236,203.35 = 157,468.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,468.90x = 236,203.35 × 157,468.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,468.90x = 37,194,681,700.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,194,681,700.82/157,468.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,203.35

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