OK---I didn't say the amount in the pot wasn't relevent, just the fact that you happened to win that amount. You can't say, "obviously it was the right thing to do, because it won".

If you are in a game where everyone is playing (98)3 and (A4)10 ---off suits, I could see where raising at every spot would be profitable. You say you are raising for value---getting terrible hands to put in 2 bets vs. Js---then you turn around and check to them???????

If that is going to be your strategy, and you think it is correct, then keep firing away---charge 'em for playing zero. But to take this specific line of play, reraise third, check fourth, puts you in a terrible spot. You have made the pot large enough for people to start taking shots at you when you check fourth, and you aren't going to get good information. If you reraise third, and thats going to be your line of play, then go ahead and lead fourth---keep the pressure on.