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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,215.96, 295,607.34 and 118,721.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,215.96, 295,607.34 and 118,721.82 is: 163,830.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,215.96 : 295,607.34 = 118,721.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,215.96/295,607.34 = 118,721.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,215.96x = 295,607.34 × 118,721.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,215.96x = 35,095,041,410.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,095,041,410.16/214,215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,830.19

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