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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,178.52, 295,568.84 and 118,686.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,178.52, 295,568.84 and 118,686.84 is: 163,789.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,178.52 : 295,568.84 = 118,686.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,178.52/295,568.84 = 118,686.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,178.52x = 295,568.84 × 118,686.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,178.52x = 35,080,131,622.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,080,131,622.07/214,178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,789.21

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