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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,569.76, 173,287.68 and 68,209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,569.76, 173,287.68 and 68,209.58 is: 94,129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,569.76 : 173,287.68 = 68,209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,569.76/173,287.68 = 68,209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,569.76x = 173,287.68 × 68,209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,569.76x = 11,819,879,871.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,819,879,871.97/125,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,129.99

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