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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,569.46, 173,285.97 and 68,984.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,569.46, 173,285.97 and 68,984.50 is: 95,198.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,569.46 : 173,285.97 = 68,984.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,569.46/173,285.97 = 68,984.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,569.46x = 173,285.97 × 68,984.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,569.46x = 11,954,045,997.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,954,045,997.47/125,569.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,198.67

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