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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,092.62, 295,465.82 and 118,608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,092.62, 295,465.82 and 118,608.20 is: 163,689.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,092.62 : 295,465.82 = 118,608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,092.62/295,465.82 = 118,608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,092.62x = 295,465.82 × 118,608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,092.62x = 35,044,667,001.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,044,667,001.35/214,092.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,689.28

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