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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,540.28, 245,405.59 and 68,763.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,540.28, 245,405.59 and 68,763.60 is: 103,185.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,540.28 : 245,405.59 = 68,763.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,540.28/245,405.59 = 68,763.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,540.28x = 245,405.59 × 68,763.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,540.28x = 16,874,971,656.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,874,971,656.62/163,540.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,185.41

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