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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,254.06, 174,231.36 and 68,892.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,254.06, 174,231.36 and 68,892.74 is: 95,072.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,254.06 : 174,231.36 = 68,892.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,254.06/174,231.36 = 68,892.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,254.06x = 174,231.36 × 68,892.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,254.06x = 12,003,275,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,003,275,784.33/126,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,072.39

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