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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,008.93, 244,451.96 and 68,245.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,008.93, 244,451.96 and 68,245.66 is: 102,342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,008.93 : 244,451.96 = 68,245.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,008.93/244,451.96 = 68,245.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,008.93x = 244,451.96 × 68,245.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,008.93x = 16,682,785,348.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,682,785,348.49/163,008.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,342.77

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