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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,093.62, 295,467.20 and 118,609.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,093.62, 295,467.20 and 118,609.20 is: 163,690.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,093.62 : 295,467.20 = 118,609.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,093.62/295,467.20 = 118,609.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,093.62x = 295,467.20 × 118,609.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,093.62x = 35,045,128,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,045,128,218.24/214,093.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,690.67

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