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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,625.24, 220,053.87 and 125,574.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,625.24, 220,053.87 and 125,574.55 is: 173,112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,625.24 : 220,053.87 = 125,574.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,625.24/220,053.87 = 125,574.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,625.24x = 220,053.87 × 125,574.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,625.24x = 27,633,165,150.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,633,165,150.87/159,625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,112.75

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