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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,283.37, 231,364.74 and 153,283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,283.37, 231,364.74 and 153,283.37 is: 231,364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,283.37 : 231,364.74 = 153,283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,283.37/231,364.74 = 153,283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,283.37x = 231,364.74 × 153,283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,283.37x = 35,464,365,889.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,464,365,889.55/153,283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,364.74

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