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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,507.58, 242,287.32 and 68,027.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,507.58, 242,287.32 and 68,027.10 is: 102,051.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,507.58 : 242,287.32 = 68,027.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,507.58/242,287.32 = 68,027.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,507.58x = 242,287.32 × 68,027.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,507.58x = 16,482,103,746.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,482,103,746.37/161,507.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,051.58

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