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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,033.91, 298,079.04 and 125,337.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,033.91, 298,079.04 and 125,337.31 is: 172,937.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,033.91 : 298,079.04 = 125,337.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,033.91/298,079.04 = 125,337.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,033.91x = 298,079.04 × 125,337.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,033.91x = 37,360,425,040.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,360,425,040.98/216,033.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,937.78

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