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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,662.46, 297,614.21 and 125,070.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,662.46, 297,614.21 and 125,070.98 is: 172,597.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,662.46 : 297,614.21 = 125,070.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,662.46/297,614.21 = 125,070.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,662.46x = 297,614.21 × 125,070.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,662.46x = 37,222,898,793.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,222,898,793.20/215,662.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,597.96

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