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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,062.63, 295,406.42 and 118,575.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,062.63, 295,406.42 and 118,575.51 is: 163,634.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,062.63 : 295,406.42 = 118,575.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,062.63/295,406.42 = 118,575.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,062.63x = 295,406.42 × 118,575.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,062.63x = 35,027,966,908.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,027,966,908.77/214,062.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,634.20

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