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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,171.92, 295,544.72 and 118,672.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,171.92, 295,544.72 and 118,672.88 is: 163,761.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,171.92 : 295,544.72 = 118,672.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,171.92/295,544.72 = 118,672.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,171.92x = 295,544.72 × 118,672.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,171.92x = 35,073,143,091.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,073,143,091.19/214,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,761.63

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