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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,330.81, 166,049.93 and 65,872.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,330.81, 166,049.93 and 65,872.44 is: 90,900.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,330.81 : 166,049.93 = 65,872.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,330.81/166,049.93 = 65,872.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,330.81x = 166,049.93 × 65,872.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,330.81x = 10,938,114,755.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,938,114,755.96/120,330.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,900.37

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