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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,635.68, 171,994.50 and 68,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,635.68, 171,994.50 and 68,048 is: 93,904.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,635.68 : 171,994.50 = 68,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,635.68/171,994.50 = 68,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,635.68x = 171,994.50 × 68,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,635.68x = 11,703,881,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,703,881,736/124,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,904.74

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