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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,650.02, 297,598.24 and 125,059.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,650.02, 297,598.24 and 125,059.78 is: 172,583.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,650.02 : 297,598.24 = 125,059.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,650.02/297,598.24 = 125,059.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,650.02x = 297,598.24 × 125,059.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,650.02x = 37,217,570,422.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,217,570,422.79/215,650.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,583.20

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