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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,999.76, 248,999.50 and 60,826.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,999.76, 248,999.50 and 60,826.96 is: 91,240.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,999.76 : 248,999.50 = 60,826.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,999.76/248,999.50 = 60,826.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,999.76x = 248,999.50 × 60,826.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,999.76x = 15,145,882,626.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,145,882,626.52/165,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,240.39

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