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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,182.76, 295,573.86 and 118,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,182.76, 295,573.86 and 118,691 is: 163,794.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,182.76 : 295,573.86 = 118,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,182.76/295,573.86 = 118,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,182.76x = 295,573.86 × 118,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,182.76x = 35,081,957,017.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,081,957,017.26/214,182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,794.50

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