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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,220.40, 108,136.20 and 72,220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,220.40, 108,136.20 and 72,220.40 is: 108,136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,220.40 : 108,136.20 = 72,220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,220.40/108,136.20 = 72,220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,220.40x = 108,136.20 × 72,220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,220.40x = 7,809,639,618.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,809,639,618.48/72,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,136.20

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