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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,555.91, 173,268.35 and 68,967.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,555.91, 173,268.35 and 68,967.28 is: 95,175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,555.91 : 173,268.35 = 68,967.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,555.91/173,268.35 = 68,967.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,555.91x = 173,268.35 × 68,967.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,555.91x = 11,949,846,809.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,949,846,809.59/125,555.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,175.50

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