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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,486.78, 166,272.74 and 66,772.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,486.78, 166,272.74 and 66,772.68 is: 92,146.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,486.78 : 166,272.74 = 66,772.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,486.78/166,272.74 = 66,772.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,486.78x = 166,272.74 × 66,772.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,486.78x = 11,102,476,460.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,102,476,460.74/120,486.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,146.84

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