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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,712.33, 242,594.42 and 68,231.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,712.33, 242,594.42 and 68,231.85 is: 102,358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,712.33 : 242,594.42 = 68,231.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,712.33/242,594.42 = 68,231.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,712.33x = 242,594.42 × 68,231.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,712.33x = 16,552,665,735.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,552,665,735.12/161,712.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,358.71

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