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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,297.52, 172,913.04 and 68,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,297.52, 172,913.04 and 68,712 is: 94,823.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,297.52 : 172,913.04 = 68,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,297.52/172,913.04 = 68,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,297.52x = 172,913.04 × 68,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,297.52x = 11,881,200,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,881,200,804.48/125,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,823.91

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