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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,830.35, 244,315.24 and 68,082.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,830.35, 244,315.24 and 68,082.68 is: 102,153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,830.35 : 244,315.24 = 68,082.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,830.35/244,315.24 = 68,082.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,830.35x = 244,315.24 × 68,082.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,830.35x = 16,633,635,370.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,633,635,370.35/162,830.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,153.16

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