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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,176.72, 295,565.61 and 118,685.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,176.72, 295,565.61 and 118,685.01 is: 163,786.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,176.72 : 295,565.61 = 118,685.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,176.72/295,565.61 = 118,685.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,176.72x = 295,565.61 × 118,685.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,176.72x = 35,079,207,378.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,079,207,378.51/214,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,786.28

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