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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,933.40, 228,962.70 and 152,933.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,933.40, 228,962.70 and 152,933.40 is: 228,962.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,933.40 : 228,962.70 = 152,933.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,933.40/228,962.70 = 152,933.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,933.40x = 228,962.70 × 152,933.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,933.40x = 35,016,044,184.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,016,044,184.18/152,933.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,962.70

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