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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,708.30, 109,062.45 and 72,708.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,708.30, 109,062.45 and 72,708.30 is: 109,062.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,708.30 : 109,062.45 = 72,708.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,708.30/109,062.45 = 72,708.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,708.30x = 109,062.45 × 72,708.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,708.30x = 7,929,745,333.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,929,745,333.34/72,708.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,062.45

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