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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,082.56, 295,433.94 and 118,595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,082.56, 295,433.94 and 118,595.44 is: 163,661.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,082.56 : 295,433.94 = 118,595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,082.56/295,433.94 = 118,595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,082.56x = 295,433.94 × 118,595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,082.56x = 35,037,118,105.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,037,118,105.23/214,082.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,661.71

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