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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,209.24, 295,618.71 and 118,715.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,209.24, 295,618.71 and 118,715.94 is: 163,833.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,209.24 : 295,618.71 = 118,715.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,209.24/295,618.71 = 118,715.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,209.24x = 295,618.71 × 118,715.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,209.24x = 35,094,653,039.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,094,653,039.24/214,209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,833.52

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