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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,625, 294,797.64 and 118,132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,625, 294,797.64 and 118,132.48 is: 163,020.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,625 : 294,797.64 = 118,132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,625/294,797.64 = 118,132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,625x = 294,797.64 × 118,132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,625x = 34,825,176,311.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,825,176,311.35/213,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,020.13

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