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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,966.81, 277,283.67 and 66,554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,966.81, 277,283.67 and 66,554.88 is: 99,772.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,966.81 : 277,283.67 = 66,554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,966.81/277,283.67 = 66,554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,966.81x = 277,283.67 × 66,554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,966.81x = 18,454,581,382.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,454,581,382.81/184,966.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,772.39

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