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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,088.62, 295,460.30 and 118,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,088.62, 295,460.30 and 118,604.20 is: 163,683.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,088.62 : 295,460.30 = 118,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,088.62/295,460.30 = 118,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,088.62x = 295,460.30 × 118,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,088.62x = 35,042,832,513.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,042,832,513.26/214,088.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,683.77

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