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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,986.91, 120,099.51 and 66,807.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,986.91, 120,099.51 and 66,807.59 is: 92,238.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,986.91 : 120,099.51 = 66,807.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,986.91/120,099.51 = 66,807.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,986.91x = 120,099.51 × 66,807.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,986.91x = 8,023,558,222.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,023,558,222.78/86,986.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,238.68

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