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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,300.69, 172,747.65 and 99,544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,300.69, 172,747.65 and 99,544.68 is: 137,238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,300.69 : 172,747.65 = 99,544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,300.69/172,747.65 = 99,544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,300.69x = 172,747.65 × 99,544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,300.69x = 17,196,109,540.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,196,109,540.00/125,300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,238.75

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