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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,167.80, 99,251.70 and 45,172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,167.80, 99,251.70 and 45,172.60 is: 67,758.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,167.80 : 99,251.70 = 45,172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,167.80/99,251.70 = 45,172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,167.80x = 99,251.70 × 45,172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,167.80x = 4,483,457,343.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,457,343.42/66,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,758.90

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