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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,203.88, 295,602.78 and 118,716.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,203.88, 295,602.78 and 118,716.76 is: 163,829.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,203.88 : 295,602.78 = 118,716.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,203.88/295,602.78 = 118,716.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,203.88x = 295,602.78 × 118,716.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,203.88x = 35,093,004,288.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,093,004,288.59/214,203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,829.92

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