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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,005.70, 247,508.55 and 118,695.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,005.70, 247,508.55 and 118,695.30 is: 178,042.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,005.70 : 247,508.55 = 118,695.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,005.70/247,508.55 = 118,695.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,005.70x = 247,508.55 × 118,695.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,005.70x = 29,378,101,594.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,378,101,594.82/165,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,042.95

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