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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,780.87, 248,673 and 132,711.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,780.87, 248,673 and 132,711.15 is: 199,068.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,780.87 : 248,673 = 132,711.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,780.87/248,673 = 132,711.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,780.87x = 248,673 × 132,711.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,780.87x = 33,001,679,803.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,001,679,803.95/165,780.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,068.08

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