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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,511.88, 120,780.98 and 66,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,511.88, 120,780.98 and 66,254.24 is: 91,441.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,511.88 : 120,780.98 = 66,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,511.88/120,780.98 = 66,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,511.88x = 120,780.98 × 66,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,511.88x = 8,002,251,101.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,002,251,101.18/87,511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,441.89

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