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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,543, 220,167.72 and 95,056.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,543, 220,167.72 and 95,056.74 is: 131,177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,543 : 220,167.72 = 95,056.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,543/220,167.72 = 95,056.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,543x = 220,167.72 × 95,056.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,543x = 20,928,425,716.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,928,425,716.43/159,543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,177.34

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