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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,305.89, 172,921.84 and 68,717.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,305.89, 172,921.84 and 68,717.13 is: 94,829.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,305.89 : 172,921.84 = 68,717.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,305.89/172,921.84 = 68,717.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,305.89x = 172,921.84 × 68,717.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,305.89x = 11,882,692,559.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,882,692,559.12/125,305.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,829.48

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