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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,270.91, 267,511.48 and 66,029.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,270.91, 267,511.48 and 66,029.97 is: 99,083.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,270.91 : 267,511.48 = 66,029.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,270.91/267,511.48 = 66,029.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,270.91x = 267,511.48 × 66,029.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,270.91x = 17,663,774,999.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,663,774,999.06/178,270.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,083.89

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