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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,794.41, 297,797.54 and 125,204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,794.41, 297,797.54 and 125,204.30 is: 172,782.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,794.41 : 297,797.54 = 125,204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,794.41/297,797.54 = 125,204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,794.41x = 297,797.54 × 125,204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,794.41x = 37,285,532,537.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,285,532,537.42/215,794.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,782.66

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