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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,004.45, 295,335.43 and 118,511.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,004.45, 295,335.43 and 118,511.15 is: 163,550.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,004.45 : 295,335.43 = 118,511.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,004.45/295,335.43 = 118,511.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,004.45x = 295,335.43 × 118,511.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,004.45x = 35,000,540,378.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,000,540,378.06/214,004.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,550.52

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