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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,146.54, 298,281.08 and 125,524.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,146.54, 298,281.08 and 125,524.78 is: 173,223.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,146.54 : 298,281.08 = 125,524.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,146.54/298,281.08 = 125,524.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,146.54x = 298,281.08 × 125,524.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,146.54x = 37,441,666,945.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,441,666,945.16/216,146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,223.53

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