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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,294.11, 245,035.73 and 68,515.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,294.11, 245,035.73 and 68,515.88 is: 102,813.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,294.11 : 245,035.73 = 68,515.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,294.11/245,035.73 = 68,515.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,294.11x = 245,035.73 × 68,515.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,294.11x = 16,788,837,618.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,788,837,618.50/163,294.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,813.49

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