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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,211.41, 295,611.76 and 118,724.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,211.41, 295,611.76 and 118,724.25 is: 163,839.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,211.41 : 295,611.76 = 118,724.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,211.41/295,611.76 = 118,724.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,211.41x = 295,611.76 × 118,724.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,211.41x = 35,096,284,497.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,096,284,497.18/214,211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,839.47

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