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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,910.70, 248,866.05 and 139,990.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,910.70, 248,866.05 and 139,990.70 is: 209,986.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,910.70 : 248,866.05 = 139,990.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,910.70/248,866.05 = 139,990.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,910.70x = 248,866.05 × 139,990.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,910.70x = 34,838,932,545.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,838,932,545.74/165,910.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,986.05

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