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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,794.73, 297,790.98 and 125,145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,794.73, 297,790.98 and 125,145.02 is: 172,696.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,794.73 : 297,790.98 = 125,145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,794.73/297,790.98 = 125,145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,794.73x = 297,790.98 × 125,145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,794.73x = 37,267,058,147.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,267,058,147.92/215,794.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,696.79

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