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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,495.96, 166,279.86 and 66,779.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,495.96, 166,279.86 and 66,779.64 is: 92,153.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,495.96 : 166,279.86 = 66,779.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,495.96/166,279.86 = 66,779.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,495.96x = 166,279.86 × 66,779.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,495.96x = 11,104,109,190.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,104,109,190.05/120,495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,153.37

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