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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,057.13, 295,398.86 and 118,569.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,057.13, 295,398.86 and 118,569.96 is: 163,626.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,057.13 : 295,398.86 = 118,569.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,057.13/295,398.86 = 118,569.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,057.13x = 295,398.86 × 118,569.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,057.13x = 35,025,430,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,025,430,421.40/214,057.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,626.56

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