Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,186.26, 295,578.69 and 118,694.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 214,186.26, 295,578.69 and 118,694.50 is: 163,799.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,186.26 : 295,578.69 = 118,694.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,186.26/295,578.69 = 118,694.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,186.26x = 295,578.69 × 118,694.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,186.26x = 35,083,564,820.21 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,083,564,820.21/214,186.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,799.33
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