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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,750.22, 297,699.73 and 125,069.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,750.22, 297,699.73 and 125,069.04 is: 172,574.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,750.22 : 297,699.73 = 125,069.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,750.22/297,699.73 = 125,069.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,750.22x = 297,699.73 × 125,069.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,750.22x = 37,233,019,439.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,233,019,439.36/215,750.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,574.65

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