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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,009.83, 120,131.37 and 66,830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,009.83, 120,131.37 and 66,830.60 is: 92,270.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,009.83 : 120,131.37 = 66,830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,009.83/120,131.37 = 66,830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,009.83x = 120,131.37 × 66,830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,009.83x = 8,028,450,935.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,028,450,935.27/87,009.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,270.63

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