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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,087.62, 295,458.92 and 118,603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,087.62, 295,458.92 and 118,603.20 is: 163,682.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,087.62 : 295,458.92 = 118,603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,087.62/295,458.92 = 118,603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,087.62x = 295,458.92 × 118,603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,087.62x = 35,042,373,380.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,042,373,380.54/214,087.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,682.39

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