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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,876.22, 173,710.38 and 69,288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,876.22, 173,710.38 and 69,288 is: 95,618.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,876.22 : 173,710.38 = 69,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,876.22/173,710.38 = 69,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,876.22x = 173,710.38 × 69,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,876.22x = 12,036,044,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,036,044,809.44/125,876.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,618.10

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