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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,159.99, 172,886.42 and 93,273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,159.99, 172,886.42 and 93,273.53 is: 128,840.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,159.99 : 172,886.42 = 93,273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,159.99/172,886.42 = 93,273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,159.99x = 172,886.42 × 93,273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,159.99x = 16,125,726,682.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,125,726,682.46/125,159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,840.91

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