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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,056.20, 100,645.40 and 72,056.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,056.20, 100,645.40 and 72,056.20 is: 100,645.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,056.20 : 100,645.40 = 72,056.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,056.20/100,645.40 = 72,056.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,056.20x = 100,645.40 × 72,056.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,056.20x = 7,252,125,071.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,252,125,071.48/72,056.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,645.40

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