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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,851.02, 244,193.19 and 68,055.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,851.02, 244,193.19 and 68,055.31 is: 102,048.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,851.02 : 244,193.19 = 68,055.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,851.02/244,193.19 = 68,055.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,851.02x = 244,193.19 × 68,055.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,851.02x = 16,618,643,245.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,618,643,245.34/162,851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,048.14

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