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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,158.47, 295,522.43 and 118,663.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,158.47, 295,522.43 and 118,663.11 is: 163,746.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,158.47 : 295,522.43 = 118,663.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,158.47/295,522.43 = 118,663.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,158.47x = 295,522.43 × 118,663.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,158.47x = 35,067,610,025.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,067,610,025.24/214,158.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,746.08

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