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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,264.80, 101,274.40 and 72,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,264.80, 101,274.40 and 72,264.80 is: 101,274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,264.80 : 101,274.40 = 72,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,264.80/101,274.40 = 72,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,264.80x = 101,274.40 × 72,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,264.80x = 7,318,574,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,318,574,261.12/72,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,274.40

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