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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,877.96, 244,146.43 and 68,162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,877.96, 244,146.43 and 68,162.41 is: 102,172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,877.96 : 244,146.43 = 68,162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,877.96/244,146.43 = 68,162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,877.96x = 244,146.43 × 68,162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,877.96x = 16,641,609,260.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,641,609,260.38/162,877.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,172.26

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