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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,256.69, 244,979.60 and 68,478.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,256.69, 244,979.60 and 68,478.41 is: 102,757.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,256.69 : 244,979.60 = 68,478.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,256.69/244,979.60 = 68,478.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,256.69x = 244,979.60 × 68,478.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,256.69x = 16,775,813,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,775,813,490.44/163,256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,757.28

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