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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,870.42, 244,266.30 and 68,049.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,870.42, 244,266.30 and 68,049.36 is: 102,057.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,870.42 : 244,266.30 = 68,049.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,870.42/244,266.30 = 68,049.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,870.42x = 244,266.30 × 68,049.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,870.42x = 16,622,165,384.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622,165,384.57/162,870.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,057.61

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