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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,274.62, 174,253.50 and 68,912.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,274.62, 174,253.50 and 68,912.49 is: 95,096.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,274.62 : 174,253.50 = 68,912.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,274.62/174,253.50 = 68,912.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,274.62x = 174,253.50 × 68,912.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,274.62x = 12,008,242,576.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,008,242,576.22/126,274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,096.25

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