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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,179.62, 249,302.30 and 60,999.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,179.62, 249,302.30 and 60,999.50 is: 91,511.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,179.62 : 249,302.30 = 60,999.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,179.62/249,302.30 = 60,999.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,179.62x = 249,302.30 × 60,999.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,179.62x = 15,207,314,097.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,207,314,097.34/166,179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,511.31

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