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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,170.76, 279,163.84 and 66,209.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,170.76, 279,163.84 and 66,209.72 is: 99,281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,170.76 : 279,163.84 = 66,209.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,170.76/279,163.84 = 66,209.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,170.76x = 279,163.84 × 66,209.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,170.76x = 18,483,359,680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,483,359,680.52/186,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,281.75

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