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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,078.59, 295,428.78 and 118,583.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,078.59, 295,428.78 and 118,583.19 is: 163,644.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,078.59 : 295,428.78 = 118,583.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,078.59/295,428.78 = 118,583.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,078.59x = 295,428.78 × 118,583.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,078.59x = 35,032,887,150.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,032,887,150.21/214,078.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,644.98

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