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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,719.05, 245,638.37 and 68,972.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,719.05, 245,638.37 and 68,972.97 is: 103,484.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,719.05 : 245,638.37 = 68,972.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,719.05/245,638.37 = 68,972.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,719.05x = 245,638.37 × 68,972.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,719.05x = 16,942,407,636.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,942,407,636.72/163,719.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,484.65

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