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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,907.40, 109,166.70 and 72,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,907.40, 109,166.70 and 72,907.40 is: 109,166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,907.40 : 109,166.70 = 72,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,907.40/109,166.70 = 72,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,907.40x = 109,166.70 × 72,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,907.40x = 7,959,060,263.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,959,060,263.58/72,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,166.70

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