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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,957.59, 173,821.61 and 68,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,957.59, 173,821.61 and 68,597 is: 94,663.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,957.59 : 173,821.61 = 68,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,957.59/173,821.61 = 68,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,957.59x = 173,821.61 × 68,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,957.59x = 11,923,640,981.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,923,640,981.17/125,957.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,663.93

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