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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,994.53, 244,587.11 and 68,216.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,994.53, 244,587.11 and 68,216.79 is: 102,365.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,994.53 : 244,587.11 = 68,216.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,994.53/244,587.11 = 68,216.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,994.53x = 244,587.11 × 68,216.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,994.53x = 16,684,947,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,684,947,519.58/162,994.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,365.08

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