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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,555.99, 173,268.54 and 68,195.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,555.99, 173,268.54 and 68,195.87 is: 94,110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,555.99 : 173,268.54 = 68,195.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,555.99/173,268.54 = 68,195.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,555.99x = 173,268.54 × 68,195.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,555.99x = 11,816,197,962.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,816,197,962.59/125,555.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,110.99

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