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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,004.40, 228,988.20 and 153,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,004.40, 228,988.20 and 153,004.40 is: 228,988.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,004.40 : 228,988.20 = 153,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,004.40/228,988.20 = 153,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,004.40x = 228,988.20 × 153,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,004.40x = 35,036,202,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,036,202,148.08/153,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,988.20

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