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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,223.59, 295,628.79 and 118,730.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,223.59, 295,628.79 and 118,730.36 is: 163,848.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,223.59 : 295,628.79 = 118,730.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,223.59/295,628.79 = 118,730.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,223.59x = 295,628.79 × 118,730.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,223.59x = 35,100,111,516.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,100,111,516.61/214,223.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,848.03

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