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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,147.63, 295,511.35 and 118,648.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,147.63, 295,511.35 and 118,648.63 is: 163,728.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,147.63 : 295,511.35 = 118,648.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,147.63/295,511.35 = 118,648.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,147.63x = 295,511.35 × 118,648.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,147.63x = 35,062,016,826.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,062,016,826.95/214,147.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,728.25

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