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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,749.16, 244,005.44 and 68,006.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,749.16, 244,005.44 and 68,006.46 is: 101,960.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,749.16 : 244,005.44 = 68,006.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,749.16/244,005.44 = 68,006.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,749.16x = 244,005.44 × 68,006.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,749.16x = 16,593,946,195.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,593,946,195.14/162,749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,960.26

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