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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,335.40, 101,407.80 and 72,335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,335.40, 101,407.80 and 72,335.40 is: 101,407.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,335.40 : 101,407.80 = 72,335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,335.40/101,407.80 = 72,335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,335.40x = 101,407.80 × 72,335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,335.40x = 7,335,373,776.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,335,373,776.12/72,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,407.80

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