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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,223.32, 295,607.50 and 118,728.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,223.32, 295,607.50 and 118,728.10 is: 163,833.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,223.32 : 295,607.50 = 118,728.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,223.32/295,607.50 = 118,728.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,223.32x = 295,607.50 × 118,728.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,223.32x = 35,096,916,820.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,096,916,820.75/214,223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,833.32

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