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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,905.91, 297,853.84 and 125,209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,905.91, 297,853.84 and 125,209.36 is: 172,733.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,905.91 : 297,853.84 = 125,209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,905.91/297,853.84 = 125,209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,905.91x = 297,853.84 × 125,209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,905.91x = 37,294,089,208.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,294,089,208.77/215,905.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,733.07

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