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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,123.03, 295,499.47 and 118,629.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,123.03, 295,499.47 and 118,629.73 is: 163,714.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,123.03 : 295,499.47 = 118,629.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,123.03/295,499.47 = 118,629.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,123.03x = 295,499.47 × 118,629.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,123.03x = 35,055,021,750.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,055,021,750.78/214,123.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,714.39

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