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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,708.70, 109,063.05 and 72,708.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,708.70, 109,063.05 and 72,708.70 is: 109,063.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,708.70 : 109,063.05 = 72,708.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,708.70/109,063.05 = 72,708.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,708.70x = 109,063.05 × 72,708.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,708.70x = 7,929,832,583.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,929,832,583.54/72,708.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,063.05

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