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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,078.76, 248,997.44 and 66,209.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,078.76, 248,997.44 and 66,209.00 is: 99,265.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,078.76 : 248,997.44 = 66,209.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,078.76/248,997.44 = 66,209.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,078.76x = 248,997.44 × 66,209.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,078.76x = 16,485,870,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,485,870,425.50/166,078.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,265.38

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