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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,544.83, 155,368.27 and 86,993.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,544.83, 155,368.27 and 86,993.45 is: 120,094.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,544.83 : 155,368.27 = 86,993.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,544.83/155,368.27 = 86,993.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,544.83x = 155,368.27 × 86,993.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,544.83x = 13,516,021,827.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,516,021,827.83/112,544.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,094.56

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