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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,157.48, 295,537.86 and 118,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,157.48, 295,537.86 and 118,663.40 is: 163,755.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,157.48 : 295,537.86 = 118,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,157.48/295,537.86 = 118,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,157.48x = 295,537.86 × 118,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,157.48x = 35,069,527,296.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,069,527,296.32/214,157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,755.79

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