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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,250.08, 256,896.99 and 66,099.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,250.08, 256,896.99 and 66,099.12 is: 99,157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,250.08 : 256,896.99 = 66,099.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,250.08/256,896.99 = 66,099.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,250.08x = 256,896.99 × 66,099.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,250.08x = 16,980,664,969.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,980,664,969.65/171,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,157.12

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