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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,498.17, 297,385.83 and 124,852.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,498.17, 297,385.83 and 124,852.19 is: 172,295.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,498.17 : 297,385.83 = 124,852.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,498.17/297,385.83 = 124,852.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,498.17x = 297,385.83 × 124,852.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,498.17x = 37,129,270,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,129,270,663.54/215,498.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,295.06

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