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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,202.16, 295,591.55 and 118,717.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,202.16, 295,591.55 and 118,717.74 is: 163,826.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,202.16 : 295,591.55 = 118,717.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,202.16/295,591.55 = 118,717.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,202.16x = 295,591.55 × 118,717.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,202.16x = 35,091,960,185.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,091,960,185.51/214,202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,826.36

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