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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,422.90, 97,459.88 and 72,422.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,422.90, 97,459.88 and 72,422.90 is: 97,459.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,422.90 : 97,459.88 = 72,422.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,422.90/97,459.88 = 72,422.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,422.90x = 97,459.88 × 72,422.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,422.90x = 7,058,326,781.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,058,326,781.14/72,422.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,459.88

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