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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,844.38, 244,214.73 and 68,074.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,844.38, 244,214.73 and 68,074.38 is: 102,089.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,844.38 : 244,214.73 = 68,074.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,844.38/244,214.73 = 68,074.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,844.38x = 244,214.73 × 68,074.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,844.38x = 16,624,766,331.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,624,766,331.62/162,844.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,089.90

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