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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,751.78, 173,609.22 and 83,367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,751.78, 173,609.22 and 83,367.72 is: 115,095.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,751.78 : 173,609.22 = 83,367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,751.78/173,609.22 = 83,367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,751.78x = 173,609.22 × 83,367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,751.78x = 14,473,404,842.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,473,404,842.38/125,751.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,095.03

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