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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,725.20, 248,623.80 and 60,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,725.20, 248,623.80 and 60,544 is: 90,829.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,725.20 : 248,623.80 = 60,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,725.20/248,623.80 = 60,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,725.20x = 248,623.80 × 60,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,725.20x = 15,052,679,347.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052,679,347.20/165,725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,829.15

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