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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,225.69, 172,818.51 and 74,268.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,225.69, 172,818.51 and 74,268.59 is: 102,494.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,225.69 : 172,818.51 = 74,268.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,225.69/172,818.51 = 74,268.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,225.69x = 172,818.51 × 74,268.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,225.69x = 12,834,986,199.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,834,986,199.51/125,225.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,494.84

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