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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,251.43, 244,971.69 and 68,473.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,251.43, 244,971.69 and 68,473.18 is: 102,749.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,251.43 : 244,971.69 = 68,473.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,251.43/244,971.69 = 68,473.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,251.43x = 244,971.69 × 68,473.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,251.43x = 16,773,991,058.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,773,991,058.88/163,251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,749.43

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