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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,170.49, 295,555.28 and 118,677.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,170.49, 295,555.28 and 118,677.18 is: 163,774.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,170.49 : 295,555.28 = 118,677.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,170.49/295,555.28 = 118,677.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,170.49x = 295,555.28 × 118,677.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,170.49x = 35,075,666,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,075,666,571.12/214,170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,774.51

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