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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,041.70, 295,382.46 and 117,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,041.70, 295,382.46 and 117,254.80 is: 161,814.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,041.70 : 295,382.46 = 117,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,041.70/295,382.46 = 117,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,041.70x = 295,382.46 × 117,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,041.70x = 34,635,011,270.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,635,011,270.81/214,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,814.32

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