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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,644.89, 122,847.46 and 86,962.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,644.89, 122,847.46 and 86,962.72 is: 120,516.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,644.89 : 122,847.46 = 86,962.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,644.89/122,847.46 = 86,962.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,644.89x = 122,847.46 × 86,962.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,644.89x = 10,683,149,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,683,149,266.69/88,644.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,516.24

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