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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,894.88, 133,631.67 and 62,869.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,894.88, 133,631.67 and 62,869.84 is: 86,706.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,894.88 : 133,631.67 = 62,869.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,894.88/133,631.67 = 62,869.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,894.88x = 133,631.67 × 62,869.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,894.88x = 8,401,401,711.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,401,401,711.83/96,894.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,706.35

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