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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,091.88, 244,732.59 and 68,313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,091.88, 244,732.59 and 68,313.68 is: 102,510.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,091.88 : 244,732.59 = 68,313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,091.88/244,732.59 = 68,313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,091.88x = 244,732.59 × 68,313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,091.88x = 16,718,583,532.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,718,583,532.92/163,091.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,510.21

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