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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,136.90, 228,205.35 and 152,136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,136.90, 228,205.35 and 152,136.90 is: 228,205.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,136.90 : 228,205.35 = 152,136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,136.90/228,205.35 = 152,136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,136.90x = 228,205.35 × 152,136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,136.90x = 34,718,454,512.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,718,454,512.42/152,136.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,205.35

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