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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,534.93, 173,246.69 and 68,946.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,534.93, 173,246.69 and 68,946.89 is: 95,151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,534.93 : 173,246.69 = 68,946.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,534.93/173,246.69 = 68,946.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,534.93x = 173,246.69 × 68,946.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,534.93x = 11,944,820,478.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,944,820,478.29/125,534.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,151.37

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