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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,565.84, 297,458.15 and 124,950.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,565.84, 297,458.15 and 124,950.24 is: 172,418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,565.84 : 297,458.15 = 124,950.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,565.84/297,458.15 = 124,950.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,565.84x = 297,458.15 × 124,950.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,565.84x = 37,167,466,607.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,167,466,607.70/215,565.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,418.17

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