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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,251.56, 297,042.52 and 124,611.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,251.56, 297,042.52 and 124,611.36 is: 171,960.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,251.56 : 297,042.52 = 124,611.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,251.56/297,042.52 = 124,611.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,251.56x = 297,042.52 × 124,611.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,251.56x = 37,014,872,395.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,014,872,395.03/215,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,960.99

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