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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,101.84, 295,438.99 and 118,590.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,101.84, 295,438.99 and 118,590.69 is: 163,643.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,101.84 : 295,438.99 = 118,590.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,101.84/295,438.99 = 118,590.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,101.84x = 295,438.99 × 118,590.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,101.84x = 35,036,313,677.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,036,313,677.00/214,101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,643.22

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