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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,427, 121,759.02 and 66,654.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,427, 121,759.02 and 66,654.92 is: 91,780.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,427 : 121,759.02 = 66,654.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,427/121,759.02 = 66,654.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,427x = 121,759.02 × 66,654.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,427x = 8,115,837,737.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,115,837,737.38/88,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,780.09

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