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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,266.70, 229,900.05 and 153,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,266.70, 229,900.05 and 153,266.70 is: 229,900.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,266.70 : 229,900.05 = 153,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,266.70/229,900.05 = 153,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,266.70x = 229,900.05 × 153,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,266.70x = 35,236,021,993.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,236,021,993.34/153,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,900.05

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