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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,847.60, 229,271.40 and 152,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,847.60, 229,271.40 and 152,847.60 is: 229,271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,847.60 : 229,271.40 = 152,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,847.60/229,271.40 = 152,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,847.60x = 229,271.40 × 152,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,847.60x = 35,043,583,238.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,043,583,238.64/152,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,271.40

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