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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,543.11, 245,409.84 and 68,766.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,543.11, 245,409.84 and 68,766.43 is: 103,189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,543.11 : 245,409.84 = 68,766.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,543.11/245,409.84 = 68,766.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,543.11x = 245,409.84 × 68,766.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,543.11x = 16,875,957,012.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,875,957,012.79/163,543.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,189.66

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