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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,006.20, 242,922.90 and 68,406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,006.20, 242,922.90 and 68,406.20 is: 102,572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,006.20 : 242,922.90 = 68,406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,006.20/242,922.90 = 68,406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,006.20x = 242,922.90 × 68,406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,006.20x = 16,617,432,481.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,617,432,481.98/162,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,572.82

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