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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,056.20, 242,997.90 and 68,456.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,056.20, 242,997.90 and 68,456.20 is: 102,647.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,056.20 : 242,997.90 = 68,456.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,056.20/242,997.90 = 68,456.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,056.20x = 242,997.90 × 68,456.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,056.20x = 16,634,712,841.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,634,712,841.98/162,056.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,647.80

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