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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,151.56, 298,287.98 and 125,529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,151.56, 298,287.98 and 125,529.80 is: 173,230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,151.56 : 298,287.98 = 125,529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,151.56/298,287.98 = 125,529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,151.56x = 298,287.98 × 125,529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,151.56x = 37,444,030,471.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,444,030,471.80/216,151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,230.44

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