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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,966.40, 248,949.60 and 112,822.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,966.40, 248,949.60 and 112,822.30 is: 169,233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,966.40 : 248,949.60 = 112,822.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,966.40/248,949.60 = 112,822.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,966.40x = 248,949.60 × 112,822.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,966.40x = 28,087,066,456.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,087,066,456.08/165,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,233.45

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