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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,966.32, 173,845.80 and 94,079.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,966.32, 173,845.80 and 94,079.86 is: 129,839.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,966.32 : 173,845.80 = 94,079.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,966.32/173,845.80 = 94,079.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,966.32x = 173,845.80 × 94,079.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,966.32x = 16,355,388,525.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,355,388,525.59/125,966.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,839.38

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