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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,303.99, 174,303.72 and 68,946.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,303.99, 174,303.72 and 68,946.71 is: 95,148.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,303.99 : 174,303.72 = 68,946.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,303.99/174,303.72 = 68,946.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,303.99x = 174,303.72 × 68,946.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,303.99x = 12,017,666,818.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,017,666,818.51/126,303.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,148.75

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