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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,594.62, 173,319.85 and 68,233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,594.62, 173,319.85 and 68,233.49 is: 94,161.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,594.62 : 173,319.85 = 68,233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,594.62/173,319.85 = 68,233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,594.62x = 173,319.85 × 68,233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,594.62x = 11,826,218,120.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,826,218,120.42/125,594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,161.82

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