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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,121.64, 120,295.58 and 66,946.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,121.64, 120,295.58 and 66,946.72 is: 92,438.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,121.64 : 120,295.58 = 66,946.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,121.64/120,295.58 = 66,946.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,121.64x = 120,295.58 × 66,946.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,121.64x = 8,053,394,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,053,394,511.50/87,121.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,438.51

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