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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,546.06, 173,253.57 and 68,957.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,546.06, 173,253.57 and 68,957.44 is: 95,161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,546.06 : 173,253.57 = 68,957.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,546.06/173,253.57 = 68,957.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,546.06x = 173,253.57 × 68,957.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,546.06x = 11,947,121,966.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,947,121,966.34/125,546.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,161.26

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