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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,298.54, 297,107.33 and 124,658.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,298.54, 297,107.33 and 124,658.46 is: 172,025.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,298.54 : 297,107.33 = 124,658.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,298.54/297,107.33 = 124,658.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,298.54x = 297,107.33 × 124,658.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,298.54x = 37,036,941,589.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,036,941,589.22/215,298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,025.98

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