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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,293.58, 132,918.54 and 66,178.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,293.58, 132,918.54 and 66,178.59 is: 91,349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,293.58 : 132,918.54 = 66,178.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,293.58/132,918.54 = 66,178.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,293.58x = 132,918.54 × 66,178.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,293.58x = 8,796,361,562.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,796,361,562.06/96,293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,349.41

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