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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,671, 173,377.86 and 93,043.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,671, 173,377.86 and 93,043.12 is: 128,363.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,671 : 173,377.86 = 93,043.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,671/173,377.86 = 93,043.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,671x = 173,377.86 × 93,043.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,671x = 16,131,617,033.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,131,617,033.32/125,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,363.88

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