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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,213.40, 295,614.52 and 118,726.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,213.40, 295,614.52 and 118,726.26 is: 163,842.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,213.40 : 295,614.52 = 118,726.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,213.40/295,614.52 = 118,726.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,213.40x = 295,614.52 × 118,726.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,213.40x = 35,097,206,361.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,097,206,361.30/214,213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,842.25

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