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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,909.68, 130,127.45 and 65,785.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,909.68, 130,127.45 and 65,785.69 is: 98,499.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,909.68 : 130,127.45 = 65,785.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,909.68/130,127.45 = 65,785.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,909.68x = 130,127.45 × 65,785.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,909.68x = 8,560,523,919.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,560,523,919.92/86,909.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,499.08

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