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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,320.32, 172,774.56 and 99,564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,320.32, 172,774.56 and 99,564.24 is: 137,265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,320.32 : 172,774.56 = 99,564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,320.32/172,774.56 = 99,564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,320.32x = 172,774.56 × 99,564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,320.32x = 17,202,167,757.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,202,167,757.73/125,320.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,265.59

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