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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,650.83, 297,599.37 and 125,060.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,650.83, 297,599.37 and 125,060.59 is: 172,584.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,650.83 : 297,599.37 = 125,060.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,650.83/297,599.37 = 125,060.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,650.83x = 297,599.37 × 125,060.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,650.83x = 37,217,952,795.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,217,952,795.83/215,650.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,584.32

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