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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,726.20, 248,625.30 and 60,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,726.20, 248,625.30 and 60,545 is: 90,830.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,726.20 : 248,625.30 = 60,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,726.20/248,625.30 = 60,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,726.20x = 248,625.30 × 60,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,726.20x = 15,053,018,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,053,018,788.50/165,726.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,830.65

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