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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,501.02, 297,372.36 and 124,828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,501.02, 297,372.36 and 124,828 is: 172,251.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,501.02 : 297,372.36 = 124,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,501.02/297,372.36 = 124,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,501.02x = 297,372.36 × 124,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,501.02x = 37,120,396,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,120,396,954.08/215,501.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,251.61

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