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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,731.20, 248,632.80 and 60,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,731.20, 248,632.80 and 60,550 is: 90,838.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,731.20 : 248,632.80 = 60,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,731.20/248,632.80 = 60,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,731.20x = 248,632.80 × 60,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,731.20x = 15,054,716,040
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,054,716,040/165,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,838.15

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