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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,863.20, 242,708.40 and 68,263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,863.20, 242,708.40 and 68,263.20 is: 102,358.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,863.20 : 242,708.40 = 68,263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,863.20/242,708.40 = 68,263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,863.20x = 242,708.40 × 68,263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,863.20x = 16,568,052,050.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,568,052,050.88/161,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,358.36

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