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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,266.39, 119,112.51 and 84,888.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,266.39, 119,112.51 and 84,888.58 is: 117,210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,266.39 : 119,112.51 = 84,888.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,266.39/119,112.51 = 84,888.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,266.39x = 119,112.51 × 84,888.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,266.39x = 10,111,291,834.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,111,291,834.14/86,266.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,210.10

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