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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,879.09, 244,148.12 and 68,163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,879.09, 244,148.12 and 68,163.54 is: 102,173.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,879.09 : 244,148.12 = 68,163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,879.09/244,148.12 = 68,163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,879.09x = 244,148.12 × 68,163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,879.09x = 16,641,999,802.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,641,999,802.73/162,879.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,173.95

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