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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,256.66, 244,979.49 and 68,478.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,256.66, 244,979.49 and 68,478.31 is: 102,757.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,256.66 : 244,979.49 = 68,478.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,256.66/244,979.49 = 68,478.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,256.66x = 244,979.49 × 68,478.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,256.66x = 16,775,781,637.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,775,781,637.69/163,256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,757.10

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