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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,512.40, 248,328.72 and 81,263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,512.40, 248,328.72 and 81,263.58 is: 121,924.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,512.40 : 248,328.72 = 81,263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,512.40/248,328.72 = 81,263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,512.40x = 248,328.72 × 81,263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,512.40x = 20,180,080,804.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,180,080,804.02/165,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,924.89

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