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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,598.72, 166,436.22 and 66,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,598.72, 166,436.22 and 66,901 is: 92,328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,598.72 : 166,436.22 = 66,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,598.72/166,436.22 = 66,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,598.72x = 166,436.22 × 66,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,598.72x = 11,134,749,554.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,134,749,554.22/120,598.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,328.92

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