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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,179.50, 296,947.71 and 125,755.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,179.50, 296,947.71 and 125,755.50 is: 173,542.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,179.50 : 296,947.71 = 125,755.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,179.50/296,947.71 = 125,755.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,179.50x = 296,947.71 × 125,755.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,179.50x = 37,342,807,744.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,342,807,744.91/215,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,542.59

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