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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,256.56, 297,049.42 and 124,616.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,256.56, 297,049.42 and 124,616.36 is: 171,967.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,256.56 : 297,049.42 = 124,616.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,256.56/297,049.42 = 124,616.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,256.56x = 297,049.42 × 124,616.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,256.56x = 37,017,217,460.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,017,217,460.51/215,256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,967.89

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