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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,102.66, 295,463.73 and 118,611.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,102.66, 295,463.73 and 118,611.38 is: 163,684.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,102.66 : 295,463.73 = 118,611.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,102.66/295,463.73 = 118,611.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,102.66x = 295,463.73 × 118,611.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,102.66x = 35,045,360,755.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,045,360,755.25/214,102.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,684.85

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