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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,181.58, 244,784.22 and 68,316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,181.58, 244,784.22 and 68,316.36 is: 102,479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,181.58 : 244,784.22 = 68,316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,181.58/244,784.22 = 68,316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,181.58x = 244,784.22 × 68,316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,181.58x = 16,722,766,895.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,722,766,895.84/163,181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,479.50

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