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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,174.53, 295,563.33 and 118,682.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,174.53, 295,563.33 and 118,682.82 is: 163,783.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,174.53 : 295,563.33 = 118,682.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,174.53/295,563.33 = 118,682.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,174.53x = 295,563.33 × 118,682.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,174.53x = 35,078,289,492.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,078,289,492.99/214,174.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,783.67

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