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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,251.66, 172,849.71 and 68,659.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,251.66, 172,849.71 and 68,659.66 is: 94,751.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,251.66 : 172,849.71 = 68,659.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,251.66/172,849.71 = 68,659.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,251.66x = 172,849.71 × 68,659.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,251.66x = 11,867,802,319.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,867,802,319.70/125,251.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,751.66

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