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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,475.59, 297,393.22 and 124,887.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,475.59, 297,393.22 and 124,887.32 is: 172,365.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,475.59 : 297,393.22 = 124,887.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,475.59/297,393.22 = 124,887.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,475.59x = 297,393.22 × 124,887.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,475.59x = 37,140,642,016.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,140,642,016.34/215,475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,365.89

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