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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,141.88, 295,503.45 and 118,642.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,141.88, 295,503.45 and 118,642.88 is: 163,720.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,141.88 : 295,503.45 = 118,642.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,141.88/295,503.45 = 118,642.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,141.88x = 295,503.45 × 118,642.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,141.88x = 35,059,380,357.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,059,380,357.94/214,141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,720.34

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