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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,731.52, 296,307.84 and 125,359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,731.52, 296,307.84 and 125,359.36 is: 172,983.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,731.52 : 296,307.84 = 125,359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,731.52/296,307.84 = 125,359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,731.52x = 296,307.84 × 125,359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,731.52x = 37,144,961,185.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,144,961,185.38/214,731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,983.27

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