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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,056, 295,397.28 and 118,568.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,056, 295,397.28 and 118,568.85 is: 163,625.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,056 : 295,397.28 = 118,568.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,056/295,397.28 = 118,568.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,056x = 295,397.28 × 118,568.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,056x = 35,024,914,674.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,024,914,674.99/214,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,625.01

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