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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,761, 172,174.43 and 68,176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,761, 172,174.43 and 68,176.02 is: 94,085.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,761 : 172,174.43 = 68,176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,761/172,174.43 = 68,176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,761x = 172,174.43 × 68,176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,761x = 11,738,167,553.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,738,167,553.61/124,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,085.23

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