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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,112, 172,654.56 and 68,525.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,112, 172,654.56 and 68,525.40 is: 94,565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,112 : 172,654.56 = 68,525.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,112/172,654.56 = 68,525.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,112x = 172,654.56 × 68,525.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,112x = 11,831,222,785.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,831,222,785.82/125,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,565.05

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