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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,647.02, 297,594.11 and 125,056.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,647.02, 297,594.11 and 125,056.77 is: 172,579.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,647.02 : 297,594.11 = 125,056.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,647.02/297,594.11 = 125,056.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,647.02x = 297,594.11 × 125,056.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,647.02x = 37,216,157,542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,216,157,542.34/215,647.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,579.05

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