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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,565.63, 297,480.66 and 124,974.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,565.63, 297,480.66 and 124,974.33 is: 172,464.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,565.63 : 297,480.66 = 124,974.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,565.63/297,480.66 = 124,974.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,565.63x = 297,480.66 × 124,974.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,565.63x = 37,177,446,171.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,177,446,171.46/215,565.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,464.63

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