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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,975.20, 187,425.60 and 68,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,975.20, 187,425.60 and 68,040 is: 102,039.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,975.20 : 187,425.60 = 68,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,975.20/187,425.60 = 68,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,975.20x = 187,425.60 × 68,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,975.20x = 12,752,437,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,752,437,824/124,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,039.75

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