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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,193.42, 295,579.46 and 118,709

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,193.42, 295,579.46 and 118,709 is: 163,814.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,193.42 : 295,579.46 = 118,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,193.42/295,579.46 = 118,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,193.42x = 295,579.46 × 118,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,193.42x = 35,087,942,117.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,087,942,117.14/214,193.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,814.29

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