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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,183.10, 244,786.50 and 68,317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,183.10, 244,786.50 and 68,317.88 is: 102,481.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,183.10 : 244,786.50 = 68,317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,183.10/244,786.50 = 68,317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,183.10x = 244,786.50 × 68,317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,183.10x = 16,723,293,508.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,723,293,508.69/163,183.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,481.78

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