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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,178.12, 295,562.34 and 118,684.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,178.12, 295,562.34 and 118,684.52 is: 163,782.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,178.12 : 295,562.34 = 118,684.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,178.12/295,562.34 = 118,684.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,178.12x = 295,562.34 × 118,684.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,178.12x = 35,078,674,452.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,078,674,452.98/214,178.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,782.72

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