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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,395.60, 257,190.64 and 66,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,395.60, 257,190.64 and 66,222 is: 99,370.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,395.60 : 257,190.64 = 66,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,395.60/257,190.64 = 66,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,395.60x = 257,190.64 × 66,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,395.60x = 17,031,678,562.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,031,678,562.08/171,395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,370.57

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