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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,961.61, 129,077.28 and 72,807.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,961.61, 129,077.28 and 72,807.03 is: 109,324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,961.61 : 129,077.28 = 72,807.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,961.61/129,077.28 = 72,807.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,961.61x = 129,077.28 × 72,807.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,961.61x = 9,397,733,397.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,397,733,397.28/85,961.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,324.77

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