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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,196.91, 295,591.73 and 118,709.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,196.91, 295,591.73 and 118,709.75 is: 163,819.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,196.91 : 295,591.73 = 118,709.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,196.91/295,591.73 = 118,709.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,196.91x = 295,591.73 × 118,709.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,196.91x = 35,089,621,183.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,089,621,183.54/214,196.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,819.46

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