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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,189.44, 295,555.68 and 118,697.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,189.44, 295,555.68 and 118,697.28 is: 163,787.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,189.44 : 295,555.68 = 118,697.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,189.44/295,555.68 = 118,697.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,189.44x = 295,555.68 × 118,697.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,189.44x = 35,081,655,304.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,081,655,304.55/214,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,787.98

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