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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,094.96, 248,989.14 and 66,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,094.96, 248,989.14 and 66,231 is: 99,285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,094.96 : 248,989.14 = 66,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,094.96/248,989.14 = 66,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,094.96x = 248,989.14 × 66,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,094.96x = 16,490,799,731.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,490,799,731.34/166,094.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,285.37

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