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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,035.91, 295,358.14 and 117,234.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,035.91, 295,358.14 and 117,234.77 is: 161,777.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,035.91 : 295,358.14 = 117,234.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,035.91/295,358.14 = 117,234.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,035.91x = 295,358.14 × 117,234.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,035.91x = 34,626,241,620.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,626,241,620.84/214,035.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,777.72

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