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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,870.64, 145,217.94 and 86,373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,870.64, 145,217.94 and 86,373.04 is: 129,481.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,870.64 : 145,217.94 = 86,373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,870.64/145,217.94 = 86,373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,870.64x = 145,217.94 × 86,373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,870.64x = 12,542,914,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,542,914,940.34/96,870.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,481.08

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