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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,041.13, 295,373.53 and 117,244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,041.13, 295,373.53 and 117,244.22 is: 161,795.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,041.13 : 295,373.53 = 117,244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,041.13/295,373.53 = 117,244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,041.13x = 295,373.53 × 117,244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,041.13x = 34,630,837,742.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,630,837,742.95/214,041.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,795.24

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