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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,468.51, 297,265.82 and 124,791.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,468.51, 297,265.82 and 124,791.44 is: 172,165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,468.51 : 297,265.82 = 124,791.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,468.51/297,265.82 = 124,791.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,468.51x = 297,265.82 × 124,791.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,468.51x = 37,096,227,630.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,096,227,630.29/215,468.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,165.43

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