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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,552.24, 173,257.44 and 68,960.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,552.24, 173,257.44 and 68,960.24 is: 95,162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,552.24 : 173,257.44 = 68,960.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,552.24/173,257.44 = 68,960.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,552.24x = 173,257.44 × 68,960.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,552.24x = 11,947,874,644.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,947,874,644.19/125,552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,162.58

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