Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,320.44, 172,944.90 and 68,731.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 125,320.44, 172,944.90 and 68,731.68 is: 94,851.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,320.44 : 172,944.90 = 68,731.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,320.44/172,944.90 = 68,731.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,320.44x = 172,944.90 × 68,731.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,320.44x = 11,886,793,524.43 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,886,793,524.43/125,320.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,851.20
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