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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,796.72, 297,793.72 and 125,147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,796.72, 297,793.72 and 125,147.04 is: 172,699.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,796.72 : 297,793.72 = 125,147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,796.72/297,793.72 = 125,147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,796.72x = 297,793.72 × 125,147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,796.72x = 37,268,002,588.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,268,002,588.59/215,796.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,699.58

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