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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,462.26, 173,095.68 and 71,709.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,462.26, 173,095.68 and 71,709.22 is: 98,934.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,462.26 : 173,095.68 = 71,709.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,462.26/173,095.68 = 71,709.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,462.26x = 173,095.68 × 71,709.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,462.26x = 12,412,556,198.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,412,556,198.17/125,462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,934.58

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