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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,977.76, 172,469.32 and 68,389.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,977.76, 172,469.32 and 68,389.14 is: 94,377.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,977.76 : 172,469.32 = 68,389.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,977.76/172,469.32 = 68,389.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,977.76x = 172,469.32 × 68,389.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,977.76x = 11,795,028,471.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,795,028,471.18/124,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,377.02

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