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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,902.40, 97,022.40 and 72,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,902.40, 97,022.40 and 72,902.40 is: 97,022.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,902.40 : 97,022.40 = 72,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,902.40/97,022.40 = 72,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,902.40x = 97,022.40 × 72,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,902.40x = 7,073,165,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,073,165,813.76/72,902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,022.40

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