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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,563.16, 173,278.35 and 68,974.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,563.16, 173,278.35 and 68,974.53 is: 95,185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,563.16 : 173,278.35 = 68,974.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,563.16/173,278.35 = 68,974.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,563.16x = 173,278.35 × 68,974.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,563.16x = 11,951,792,750.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,951,792,750.43/125,563.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,185.50

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