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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,855.70, 244,271.40 and 68,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,855.70, 244,271.40 and 68,061.40 is: 102,087.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,855.70 : 244,271.40 = 68,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,855.70/244,271.40 = 68,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,855.70x = 244,271.40 × 68,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,855.70x = 16,625,453,463.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,625,453,463.96/162,855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,087.02

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