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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,004.55, 295,335.17 and 118,511.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,004.55, 295,335.17 and 118,511.32 is: 163,550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,004.55 : 295,335.17 = 118,511.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,004.55/295,335.17 = 118,511.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,004.55x = 295,335.17 × 118,511.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,004.55x = 35,000,560,839.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,000,560,839.12/214,004.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,550.55

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