Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,802.12, 242,680.50 and 68,286
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 161,802.12, 242,680.50 and 68,286 is: 102,419.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,802.12 : 242,680.50 = 68,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,802.12/242,680.50 = 68,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,802.12x = 242,680.50 × 68,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,802.12x = 16,571,680,623 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,571,680,623/161,802.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,419.43
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