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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,186.02, 295,573.17 and 117,389.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,186.02, 295,573.17 and 117,389.13 is: 161,995.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,186.02 : 295,573.17 = 117,389.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,186.02/295,573.17 = 117,389.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,186.02x = 295,573.17 × 117,389.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,186.02x = 34,697,077,277.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,697,077,277.64/214,186.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,995.06

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