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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,607.94, 294,780.87 and 118,121.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,607.94, 294,780.87 and 118,121.09 is: 163,008.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,607.94 : 294,780.87 = 118,121.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,607.94/294,780.87 = 118,121.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,607.94x = 294,780.87 × 118,121.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,607.94x = 34,819,836,201.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,819,836,201.64/213,607.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,008.16

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