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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,042.64, 120,186.68 and 66,867.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,042.64, 120,186.68 and 66,867.56 is: 92,329.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,042.64 : 120,186.68 = 66,867.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,042.64/120,186.68 = 66,867.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,042.64x = 120,186.68 × 66,867.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,042.64x = 8,036,590,036.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,036,590,036.10/87,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,329.35

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