Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,640.79, 249,959.98 and 66,799.53
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 166,640.79, 249,959.98 and 66,799.53 is: 100,198.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,640.79 : 249,959.98 = 66,799.53 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,640.79/249,959.98 = 66,799.53/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,640.79x = 249,959.98 × 66,799.53 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,640.79x = 16,697,209,182.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,697,209,182.81/166,640.79 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,198.81
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