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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,086.97, 295,437.52 and 115,968.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,086.97, 295,437.52 and 115,968.36 is: 160,034.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,086.97 : 295,437.52 = 115,968.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,086.97/295,437.52 = 115,968.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,086.97x = 295,437.52 × 115,968.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,086.97x = 34,261,403,615.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,261,403,615.56/214,086.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,034.98

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