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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,803.79, 129,995.40 and 60,074.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,803.79, 129,995.40 and 60,074.87 is: 89,966.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,803.79 : 129,995.40 = 60,074.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,803.79/129,995.40 = 60,074.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,803.79x = 129,995.40 × 60,074.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,803.79x = 7,809,456,755.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,809,456,755.60/86,803.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,966.77

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