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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,406.72, 129,411.36 and 72,111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,406.72, 129,411.36 and 72,111.84 is: 108,001.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,406.72 : 129,411.36 = 72,111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,406.72/129,411.36 = 72,111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,406.72x = 129,411.36 × 72,111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,406.72x = 9,332,091,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,332,091,286.50/86,406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,001.92

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