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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,704.30, 102,019.30 and 72,704.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,704.30, 102,019.30 and 72,704.30 is: 102,019.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,704.30 : 102,019.30 = 72,704.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,704.30/102,019.30 = 72,704.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,704.30x = 102,019.30 × 72,704.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,704.30x = 7,417,241,792.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,417,241,792.99/72,704.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,019.30

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