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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,021.60, 238,308.24 and 125,594.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,021.60, 238,308.24 and 125,594.40 is: 188,214.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,021.60 : 238,308.24 = 125,594.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,021.60/238,308.24 = 125,594.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,021.60x = 238,308.24 × 125,594.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,021.60x = 29,930,180,417.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,930,180,417.86/159,021.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,214.56

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