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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,451.92, 131,242.73 and 65,014.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,451.92, 131,242.73 and 65,014.52 is: 97,569.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,451.92 : 131,242.73 = 65,014.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,451.92/131,242.73 = 65,014.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,451.92x = 131,242.73 × 65,014.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,451.92x = 8,532,682,478.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,532,682,478.86/87,451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,569.98

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