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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,207, 298,341.36 and 125,551.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,207, 298,341.36 and 125,551.80 is: 173,247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,207 : 298,341.36 = 125,551.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,207/298,341.36 = 125,551.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,207x = 298,341.36 × 125,551.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,207x = 37,457,294,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,457,294,762.45/216,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,247.37

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