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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,188.70, 244,794.50 and 68,323.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,188.70, 244,794.50 and 68,323.14 is: 102,489.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,188.70 : 244,794.50 = 68,323.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,188.70/244,794.50 = 68,323.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,188.70x = 244,794.50 × 68,323.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,188.70x = 16,725,129,065.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,725,129,065.54/163,188.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,489.51

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