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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,940.08, 297,984.48 and 125,289.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,940.08, 297,984.48 and 125,289.02 is: 172,891.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,940.08 : 297,984.48 = 125,289.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,940.08/297,984.48 = 125,289.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,940.08x = 297,984.48 × 125,289.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,940.08x = 37,334,183,474.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,334,183,474.41/215,940.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,891.40

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