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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,922.88, 277,217.86 and 66,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,922.88, 277,217.86 and 66,511 is: 99,706.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,922.88 : 277,217.86 = 66,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,922.88/277,217.86 = 66,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,922.88x = 277,217.86 × 66,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,922.88x = 18,438,037,086.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,438,037,086.46/184,922.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,706.63

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