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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,511, 173,202.98 and 68,921.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,511, 173,202.98 and 68,921.98 is: 95,111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,511 : 173,202.98 = 68,921.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,511/173,202.98 = 68,921.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,511x = 173,202.98 × 68,921.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,511x = 11,937,492,323.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,937,492,323.50/125,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,111.12

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