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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,734.20, 248,637.30 and 60,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,734.20, 248,637.30 and 60,553 is: 90,842.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,734.20 : 248,637.30 = 60,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,734.20/248,637.30 = 60,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,734.20x = 248,637.30 × 60,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,734.20x = 15,055,734,426.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,055,734,426.90/165,734.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,842.65

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