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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,337.37, 166,059.23 and 65,879.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,337.37, 166,059.23 and 65,879.10 is: 90,909.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,337.37 : 166,059.23 = 65,879.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,337.37/166,059.23 = 65,879.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,337.37x = 166,059.23 × 65,879.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,337.37x = 10,939,832,289.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,939,832,289.70/120,337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,909.69

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