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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,649.83, 297,597.99 and 125,059.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,649.83, 297,597.99 and 125,059.59 is: 172,582.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,649.83 : 297,597.99 = 125,059.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,649.83/297,597.99 = 125,059.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,649.83x = 297,597.99 × 125,059.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,649.83x = 37,217,482,614.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,217,482,614.22/215,649.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,582.95

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