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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,223.59, 117,616.86 and 63,675.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,223.59, 117,616.86 and 63,675.95 is: 87,879.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,223.59 : 117,616.86 = 63,675.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,223.59/117,616.86 = 63,675.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,223.59x = 117,616.86 × 63,675.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,223.59x = 7,489,364,708.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,489,364,708.43/85,223.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,879.01

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