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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,983.44, 257,875.52 and 66,679.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,983.44, 257,875.52 and 66,679.12 is: 99,980.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,983.44 : 257,875.52 = 66,679.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,983.44/257,875.52 = 66,679.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,983.44x = 257,875.52 × 66,679.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,983.44x = 17,194,912,743.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,194,912,743.14/171,983.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,980.05

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