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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,978.29, 121,313.72 and 65,359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,978.29, 121,313.72 and 65,359.24 is: 90,124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,978.29 : 121,313.72 = 65,359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,978.29/121,313.72 = 65,359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,978.29x = 121,313.72 × 65,359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,978.29x = 7,928,972,400.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,928,972,400.89/87,978.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,124.20

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