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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,916.71, 297,884.79 and 125,221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,916.71, 297,884.79 and 125,221.82 is: 172,759.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,916.71 : 297,884.79 = 125,221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,916.71/297,884.79 = 125,221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,916.71x = 297,884.79 × 125,221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,916.71x = 37,301,674,064.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,301,674,064.69/215,916.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,759.56

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