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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,991.39, 313,498.92 and 66,849.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,991.39, 313,498.92 and 66,849.14 is: 100,277.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,991.39 : 313,498.92 = 66,849.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,991.39/313,498.92 = 66,849.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,991.39x = 313,498.92 × 66,849.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,991.39x = 20,957,131,625.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,957,131,625.43/208,991.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,277.49

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