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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,611.62, 173,353.68 and 71,913.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,611.62, 173,353.68 and 71,913.48 is: 99,246.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,611.62 : 173,353.68 = 71,913.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,611.62/173,353.68 = 71,913.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,611.62x = 173,353.68 × 71,913.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,611.62x = 12,466,466,399.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,466,466,399.61/125,611.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,246.12

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