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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,272.20, 108,189.60 and 72,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,272.20, 108,189.60 and 72,272.20 is: 108,189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,272.20 : 108,189.60 = 72,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,272.20/108,189.60 = 72,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,272.20x = 108,189.60 × 72,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,272.20x = 7,819,100,409.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,819,100,409.12/72,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,189.60

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