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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,057.28, 243,111.90 and 68,563.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,057.28, 243,111.90 and 68,563.84 is: 102,856.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,057.28 : 243,111.90 = 68,563.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,057.28/243,111.90 = 68,563.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,057.28x = 243,111.90 × 68,563.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,057.28x = 16,668,685,413.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,668,685,413.70/162,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,856.75

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