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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,274.72, 297,053.28 and 124,659.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,274.72, 297,053.28 and 124,659.12 is: 172,014.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,274.72 : 297,053.28 = 124,659.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,274.72/297,053.28 = 124,659.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,274.72x = 297,053.28 × 124,659.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,274.72x = 37,030,400,477.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,030,400,477.91/215,274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,014.63

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