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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,486.98, 297,372.02 and 124,895.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,486.98, 297,372.02 and 124,895.49 is: 172,355.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,486.98 : 297,372.02 = 124,895.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,486.98/297,372.02 = 124,895.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,486.98x = 297,372.02 × 124,895.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,486.98x = 37,140,424,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,140,424,150.19/215,486.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,355.77

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