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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,141.79, 165,788.97 and 66,423.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,141.79, 165,788.97 and 66,423.67 is: 91,660.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,141.79 : 165,788.97 = 66,423.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,141.79/165,788.97 = 66,423.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,141.79x = 165,788.97 × 66,423.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,141.79x = 11,012,311,832.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,012,311,832.92/120,141.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,660.96

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