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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,196.10, 379,794.15 and 66,207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,196.10, 379,794.15 and 66,207.60 is: 99,311.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,196.10 : 379,794.15 = 66,207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,196.10/379,794.15 = 66,207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,196.10x = 379,794.15 × 66,207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,196.10x = 25,145,259,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,145,259,165.54/253,196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,311.40

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