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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,979.40, 335,969.10 and 66,209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,979.40, 335,969.10 and 66,209.40 is: 99,314.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,979.40 : 335,969.10 = 66,209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,979.40/335,969.10 = 66,209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,979.40x = 335,969.10 × 66,209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,979.40x = 22,244,312,529.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,244,312,529.54/223,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,314.10

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