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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,468.60, 98,143.65 and 72,468.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,468.60, 98,143.65 and 72,468.60 is: 98,143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,468.60 : 98,143.65 = 72,468.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,468.60/98,143.65 = 72,468.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,468.60x = 98,143.65 × 72,468.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,468.60x = 7,112,332,914.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,112,332,914.39/72,468.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,143.65

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