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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,704.70, 109,057.05 and 72,704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,704.70, 109,057.05 and 72,704.70 is: 109,057.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,704.70 : 109,057.05 = 72,704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,704.70/109,057.05 = 72,704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,704.70x = 109,057.05 × 72,704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,704.70x = 7,928,960,103.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,928,960,103.14/72,704.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,057.05

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