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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,327.79, 298,926.68 and 66,172.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,327.79, 298,926.68 and 66,172.29 is: 99,236.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,327.79 : 298,926.68 = 66,172.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,327.79/298,926.68 = 66,172.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,327.79x = 298,926.68 × 66,172.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,327.79x = 19,780,662,626.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,780,662,626.84/199,327.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,236.86

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