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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,176.77, 295,565.70 and 118,685.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,176.77, 295,565.70 and 118,685.06 is: 163,786.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,176.77 : 295,565.70 = 118,685.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,176.77/295,565.70 = 118,685.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,176.77x = 295,565.70 × 118,685.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,176.77x = 35,079,232,838.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,079,232,838.44/214,176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,786.36

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