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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,297.69, 172,743.51 and 99,541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,297.69, 172,743.51 and 99,541.68 is: 137,234.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,297.69 : 172,743.51 = 99,541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,297.69/172,743.51 = 99,541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,297.69x = 172,743.51 × 99,541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,297.69x = 17,195,179,194.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,195,179,194.50/125,297.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,234.61

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