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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,292.10, 101,416.30 and 72,292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,292.10, 101,416.30 and 72,292.10 is: 101,416.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,292.10 : 101,416.30 = 72,292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,292.10/101,416.30 = 72,292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,292.10x = 101,416.30 × 72,292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,292.10x = 7,331,597,301.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,331,597,301.23/72,292.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,416.30

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