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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,977.81, 120,270.99 and 69,041.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,977.81, 120,270.99 and 69,041.71 is: 95,469.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,977.81 : 120,270.99 = 69,041.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,977.81/120,270.99 = 69,041.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,977.81x = 120,270.99 × 69,041.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,977.81x = 8,303,714,812.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,303,714,812.99/86,977.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,469.35

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