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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,498.26, 173,176.86 and 71,774.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,498.26, 173,176.86 and 71,774.65 is: 99,042.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,498.26 : 173,176.86 = 71,774.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,498.26/173,176.86 = 71,774.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,498.26x = 173,176.86 × 71,774.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,498.26x = 12,429,708,514.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,429,708,514.60/125,498.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,042.88

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