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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,163.76, 295,563 and 118,679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,163.76, 295,563 and 118,679.52 is: 163,787.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,163.76 : 295,563 = 118,679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,163.76/295,563 = 118,679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,163.76x = 295,563 × 118,679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,163.76x = 35,077,274,969.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,077,274,969.76/214,163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,787.16

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