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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,111.80, 295,476.66 and 118,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,111.80, 295,476.66 and 118,620 is: 163,696.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,111.80 : 295,476.66 = 118,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,111.80/295,476.66 = 118,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,111.80x = 295,476.66 × 118,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,111.80x = 35,049,441,409.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,049,441,409.20/214,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,696.92

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