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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,531.02, 166,315.32 and 66,816

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,531.02, 166,315.32 and 66,816 is: 92,196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,531.02 : 166,315.32 = 66,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,531.02/166,315.32 = 66,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,531.02x = 166,315.32 × 66,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,531.02x = 11,112,524,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,112,524,421.12/120,531.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,196.39

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