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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,027.68, 172,542.96 and 71,321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,027.68, 172,542.96 and 71,321.44 is: 98,426.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,027.68 : 172,542.96 = 71,321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,027.68/172,542.96 = 71,321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,027.68x = 172,542.96 × 71,321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,027.68x = 12,306,012,369.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,306,012,369.06/125,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,426.30

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