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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,174.72, 295,562.85 and 118,683.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,174.72, 295,562.85 and 118,683.01 is: 163,783.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,174.72 : 295,562.85 = 118,683.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,174.72/295,562.85 = 118,683.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,174.72x = 295,562.85 × 118,683.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,174.72x = 35,078,288,682.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,078,288,682.18/214,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,783.52

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