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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,002.66, 300,019.95 and 66,883.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,002.66, 300,019.95 and 66,883.60 is: 100,330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,002.66 : 300,019.95 = 66,883.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,002.66/300,019.95 = 66,883.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,002.66x = 300,019.95 × 66,883.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,002.66x = 20,066,414,327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,066,414,327.82/200,002.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,330.74

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