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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,109.12, 247,663.72 and 66,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,109.12, 247,663.72 and 66,544 is: 99,816.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,109.12 : 247,663.72 = 66,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,109.12/247,663.72 = 66,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,109.12x = 247,663.72 × 66,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,109.12x = 16,480,534,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,480,534,583.68/165,109.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,816.02

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