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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,253.88, 172,848.90 and 68,665.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,253.88, 172,848.90 and 68,665.24 is: 94,757.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,253.88 : 172,848.90 = 68,665.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,253.88/172,848.90 = 68,665.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,253.88x = 172,848.90 × 68,665.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,253.88x = 11,868,711,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,868,711,202.24/125,253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,757.23

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