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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,558.46, 173,270.79 and 68,973.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,558.46, 173,270.79 and 68,973.48 is: 95,183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,558.46 : 173,270.79 = 68,973.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,558.46/173,270.79 = 68,973.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,558.46x = 173,270.79 × 68,973.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,558.46x = 11,951,089,368.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,951,089,368.65/125,558.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,183.47

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