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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,571.06, 173,287.35 and 68,981.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,571.06, 173,287.35 and 68,981.22 is: 95,193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,571.06 : 173,287.35 = 68,981.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,571.06/173,287.35 = 68,981.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,571.06x = 173,287.35 × 68,981.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,571.06x = 11,953,572,813.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,953,572,813.57/125,571.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,193.69

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