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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,793.20, 242,689.80 and 68,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,793.20, 242,689.80 and 68,404.40 is: 102,606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,793.20 : 242,689.80 = 68,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,793.20/242,689.80 = 68,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,793.20x = 242,689.80 × 68,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,793.20x = 16,601,050,155.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,601,050,155.12/161,793.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,606.60

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