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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,907.30, 244,166.55 and 68,137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,907.30, 244,166.55 and 68,137.30 is: 102,124.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,907.30 : 244,166.55 = 68,137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,907.30/244,166.55 = 68,137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,907.30x = 244,166.55 × 68,137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,907.30x = 16,636,849,467.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,636,849,467.32/162,907.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,124.64

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