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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,783.20, 242,588.40 and 68,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,783.20, 242,588.40 and 68,183.20 is: 102,238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,783.20 : 242,588.40 = 68,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,783.20/242,588.40 = 68,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,783.20x = 242,588.40 × 68,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,783.20x = 16,540,453,394.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,540,453,394.88/161,783.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,238.39

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