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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,186.50, 295,589.16 and 118,691.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,186.50, 295,589.16 and 118,691.10 is: 163,800.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,186.50 : 295,589.16 = 118,691.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,186.50/295,589.16 = 118,691.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,186.50x = 295,589.16 × 118,691.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,186.50x = 35,083,802,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,083,802,548.48/214,186.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,800.25

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