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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,255.13, 244,977.23 and 68,476.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,255.13, 244,977.23 and 68,476.87 is: 102,754.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,255.13 : 244,977.23 = 68,476.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,255.13/244,977.23 = 68,476.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,255.13x = 244,977.23 × 68,476.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,255.13x = 16,775,273,931.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,775,273,931.67/163,255.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,754.96

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