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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,092.59, 248,985.39 and 66,228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,092.59, 248,985.39 and 66,228.50 is: 99,281.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,092.59 : 248,985.39 = 66,228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,092.59/248,985.39 = 66,228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,092.59x = 248,985.39 × 66,228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,092.59x = 16,489,928,901.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,489,928,901.62/166,092.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,281.54

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