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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,883.62, 242,767.11 and 68,396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,883.62, 242,767.11 and 68,396.66 is: 102,570.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,883.62 : 242,767.11 = 68,396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,883.62/242,767.11 = 68,396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,883.62x = 242,767.11 × 68,396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,883.62x = 16,604,459,481.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,604,459,481.85/161,883.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,570.35

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