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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,236.54, 217,198.71 and 125,627.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,236.54, 217,198.71 and 125,627.10 is: 173,535.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,236.54 : 217,198.71 = 125,627.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,236.54/217,198.71 = 125,627.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,236.54x = 217,198.71 × 125,627.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,236.54x = 27,286,044,061.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,286,044,061.04/157,236.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,535.01

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