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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,560.46, 173,273.55 and 68,975.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,560.46, 173,273.55 and 68,975.48 is: 95,186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,560.46 : 173,273.55 = 68,975.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,560.46/173,273.55 = 68,975.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,560.46x = 173,273.55 × 68,975.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,560.46x = 11,951,626,282.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,951,626,282.55/125,560.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,186.23

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