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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,152.22, 298,289.34 and 125,561.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,152.22, 298,289.34 and 125,561.22 is: 173,274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,152.22 : 298,289.34 = 125,561.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,152.22/298,289.34 = 125,561.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,152.22x = 298,289.34 × 125,561.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,152.22x = 37,453,573,443.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,453,573,443.39/216,152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,274.06

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