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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,001.64, 172,506.66 and 68,413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,001.64, 172,506.66 and 68,413 is: 94,412.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,001.64 : 172,506.66 = 68,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,001.64/172,506.66 = 68,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,001.64x = 172,506.66 × 68,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,001.64x = 11,801,698,130.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,801,698,130.58/125,001.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,412.35

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