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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,823.40, 229,235.10 and 152,823.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,823.40, 229,235.10 and 152,823.40 is: 229,235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,823.40 : 229,235.10 = 152,823.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,823.40/229,235.10 = 152,823.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,823.40x = 229,235.10 × 152,823.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,823.40x = 35,032,487,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,032,487,381.34/152,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,235.10

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