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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,145.68, 174,080.52 and 69,558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,145.68, 174,080.52 and 69,558 is: 95,989.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,145.68 : 174,080.52 = 69,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,145.68/174,080.52 = 69,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,145.68x = 174,080.52 × 69,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,145.68x = 12,108,692,810.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,108,692,810.16/126,145.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,989.75

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