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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,159.89, 295,542.40 and 118,668.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,159.89, 295,542.40 and 118,668.18 is: 163,763.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,159.89 : 295,542.40 = 118,668.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,159.89/295,542.40 = 118,668.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,159.89x = 295,542.40 × 118,668.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,159.89x = 35,071,478,720.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,071,478,720.83/214,159.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,763.06

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