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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,497.51, 166,286.58 and 66,785.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,497.51, 166,286.58 and 66,785.99 is: 92,164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,497.51 : 166,286.58 = 66,785.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,497.51/166,286.58 = 66,785.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,497.51x = 166,286.58 × 66,785.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,497.51x = 11,105,613,535.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,105,613,535.08/120,497.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,164.67

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