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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,575.98, 173,305.71 and 68,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,575.98, 173,305.71 and 68,998.20 is: 95,223.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,575.98 : 173,305.71 = 68,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,575.98/173,305.71 = 68,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,575.98x = 173,305.71 × 68,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,575.98x = 11,957,782,039.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,957,782,039.72/125,575.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,223.48

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