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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,624.10, 236,436.15 and 157,624.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,624.10, 236,436.15 and 157,624.10 is: 236,436.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,624.10 : 236,436.15 = 157,624.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,624.10/236,436.15 = 157,624.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,624.10x = 236,436.15 × 157,624.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,624.10x = 37,268,035,351.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,268,035,351.22/157,624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,436.15

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