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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,544, 173,266.08 and 72,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,544, 173,266.08 and 72,552 is: 100,130.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,544 : 173,266.08 = 72,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,544/173,266.08 = 72,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,544x = 173,266.08 × 72,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,544x = 12,570,800,636.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,570,800,636.16/125,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,130.64

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