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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,586.93, 173,309.28 and 68,225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,586.93, 173,309.28 and 68,225.80 is: 94,151.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,586.93 : 173,309.28 = 68,225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,586.93/173,309.28 = 68,225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,586.93x = 173,309.28 × 68,225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,586.93x = 11,824,164,275.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,824,164,275.42/125,586.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,151.23

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