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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,269.72, 297,046.38 and 124,654.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,269.72, 297,046.38 and 124,654.12 is: 172,007.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,269.72 : 297,046.38 = 124,654.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,269.72/297,046.38 = 124,654.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,269.72x = 297,046.38 × 124,654.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,269.72x = 37,028,055,098.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,028,055,098.09/215,269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,007.73

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