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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,451.90, 97,499.03 and 72,451.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,451.90, 97,499.03 and 72,451.90 is: 97,499.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,451.90 : 97,499.03 = 72,451.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,451.90/97,499.03 = 72,451.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,451.90x = 97,499.03 × 72,451.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,451.90x = 7,063,989,609.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,063,989,609.40/72,451.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,499.03

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