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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,714.42, 166,578.08 and 66,999.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,714.42, 166,578.08 and 66,999.45 is: 92,454.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,714.42 : 166,578.08 = 66,999.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,714.42/166,578.08 = 66,999.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,714.42x = 166,578.08 × 66,999.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,714.42x = 11,160,639,407.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,160,639,407.06/120,714.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,454.90

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