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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,006.79, 295,335.79 and 118,511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,006.79, 295,335.79 and 118,511.44 is: 163,549.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,006.79 : 295,335.79 = 118,511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,006.79/295,335.79 = 118,511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,006.79x = 295,335.79 × 118,511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,006.79x = 35,000,668,721.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,000,668,721.82/214,006.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,549.34

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