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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,665.80, 309,998.70 and 66,438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,665.80, 309,998.70 and 66,438.60 is: 99,657.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,665.80 : 309,998.70 = 66,438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,665.80/309,998.70 = 66,438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,665.80x = 309,998.70 × 66,438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,665.80x = 20,595,879,629.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,595,879,629.82/206,665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,657.90

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