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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,672.80, 143,392 and 102,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,672.80, 143,392 and 102,672.80 is: 143,392

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,672.80 : 143,392 = 102,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,672.80/143,392 = 102,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,672.80x = 143,392 × 102,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,672.80x = 14,722,458,137.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,722,458,137.60/102,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,392

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