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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,123.72, 300,199.26 and 66,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,123.72, 300,199.26 and 66,998.60 is: 100,502.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,123.72 : 300,199.26 = 66,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,123.72/300,199.26 = 66,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,123.72x = 300,199.26 × 66,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,123.72x = 20,112,930,141.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,112,930,141.04/200,123.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,502.48

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