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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,166.72, 135,426.96 and 66,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,166.72, 135,426.96 and 66,324 is: 91,497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,166.72 : 135,426.96 = 66,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,166.72/135,426.96 = 66,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,166.72x = 135,426.96 × 66,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,166.72x = 8,982,057,695.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,982,057,695.04/98,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,497.99

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