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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,252, 174,231.54 and 69,667.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,252, 174,231.54 and 69,667.02 is: 96,142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,252 : 174,231.54 = 69,667.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,252/174,231.54 = 69,667.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,252x = 174,231.54 × 69,667.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,252x = 12,138,192,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,138,192,181.81/126,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,142.57

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