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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,707.70, 242,475.15 and 68,107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,707.70, 242,475.15 and 68,107.70 is: 102,125.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,707.70 : 242,475.15 = 68,107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,707.70/242,475.15 = 68,107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,707.70x = 242,475.15 × 68,107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,707.70x = 16,514,424,773.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,514,424,773.66/161,707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,125.16

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