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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,504.80, 221,128.80 and 157,504.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,504.80, 221,128.80 and 157,504.80 is: 221,128.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,504.80 : 221,128.80 = 157,504.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,504.80/221,128.80 = 157,504.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,504.80x = 221,128.80 × 157,504.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,504.80x = 34,828,847,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,828,847,418.24/157,504.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,128.80

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