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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,106.70, 379,664.10 and 66,118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,106.70, 379,664.10 and 66,118.20 is: 99,178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,106.70 : 379,664.10 = 66,118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,106.70/379,664.10 = 66,118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,106.70x = 379,664.10 × 66,118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,106.70x = 25,102,706,896.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,102,706,896.62/253,106.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,178.36

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