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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,626.24, 220,055.25 and 125,575.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,626.24, 220,055.25 and 125,575.55 is: 173,114.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,626.24 : 220,055.25 = 125,575.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,626.24/220,055.25 = 125,575.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,626.24x = 220,055.25 × 125,575.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,626.24x = 27,633,559,049.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,633,559,049.14/159,626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,114.14

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