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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,663.46, 297,615.59 and 125,071.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,663.46, 297,615.59 and 125,071.98 is: 172,599.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,663.46 : 297,615.59 = 125,071.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,663.46/297,615.59 = 125,071.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,663.46x = 297,615.59 × 125,071.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,663.46x = 37,223,371,120.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,223,371,120.17/215,663.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,599.34

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