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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,251.04, 310,798.80 and 66,972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,251.04, 310,798.80 and 66,972 is: 100,432.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,251.04 : 310,798.80 = 66,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,251.04/310,798.80 = 66,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,251.04x = 310,798.80 × 66,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,251.04x = 20,814,817,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,814,817,233.60/207,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,432.87

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