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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,223.68, 295,617.99 and 118,729.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,223.68, 295,617.99 and 118,729.54 is: 163,840.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,223.68 : 295,617.99 = 118,729.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,223.68/295,617.99 = 118,729.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,223.68x = 295,617.99 × 118,729.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,223.68x = 35,098,587,968.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,098,587,968.42/214,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,840.84

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