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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,068.12, 295,414.02 and 118,581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,068.12, 295,414.02 and 118,581 is: 163,641.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,068.12 : 295,414.02 = 118,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,068.12/295,414.02 = 118,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,068.12x = 295,414.02 × 118,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,068.12x = 35,030,489,905.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,030,489,905.62/214,068.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,641.79

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