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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,214.40, 295,615.90 and 118,727.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,214.40, 295,615.90 and 118,727.26 is: 163,843.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,214.40 : 295,615.90 = 118,727.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,214.40/295,615.90 = 118,727.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,214.40x = 295,615.90 × 118,727.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,214.40x = 35,097,665,819.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,097,665,819.43/214,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,843.63

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