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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,496.74, 297,385.51 and 124,905.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,496.74, 297,385.51 and 124,905.26 is: 172,369.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,496.74 : 297,385.51 = 124,905.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,496.74/297,385.51 = 124,905.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,496.74x = 297,385.51 × 124,905.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,496.74x = 37,145,014,446.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,145,014,446.78/215,496.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,369.26

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