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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,926.63, 172,401.51 and 68,338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,926.63, 172,401.51 and 68,338 is: 94,307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,926.63 : 172,401.51 = 68,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,926.63/172,401.51 = 68,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,926.63x = 172,401.51 × 68,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,926.63x = 11,781,574,390.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,781,574,390.38/124,926.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,307.95

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