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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,333.07, 117,803.91 and 62,337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,333.07, 117,803.91 and 62,337.07 is: 86,057.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,333.07 : 117,803.91 = 62,337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,333.07/117,803.91 = 62,337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,333.07x = 117,803.91 × 62,337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,333.07x = 7,343,550,583.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343,550,583.94/85,333.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,057.50

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