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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,092.72, 295,464.68 and 118,608.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,092.72, 295,464.68 and 118,608.56 is: 163,689.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,092.72 : 295,464.68 = 118,608.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,092.72/295,464.68 = 118,608.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,092.72x = 295,464.68 × 118,608.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,092.72x = 35,044,640,225.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,044,640,225.66/214,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,689.08

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