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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,996.80, 131,995.20 and 65,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,996.80, 131,995.20 and 65,964.80 is: 98,947.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,996.80 : 131,995.20 = 65,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,996.80/131,995.20 = 65,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,996.80x = 131,995.20 × 65,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,996.80x = 8,707,036,968.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,707,036,968.96/87,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,947.20

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