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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,212.96, 295,603.20 and 118,718.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,212.96, 295,603.20 and 118,718.82 is: 163,826.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,212.96 : 295,603.20 = 118,718.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,212.96/295,603.20 = 118,718.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,212.96x = 295,603.20 × 118,718.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,212.96x = 35,093,663,092.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,093,663,092.22/214,212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,826.05

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