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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,224.03, 295,624.62 and 118,729.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,224.03, 295,624.62 and 118,729.89 is: 163,844.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,224.03 : 295,624.62 = 118,729.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,224.03/295,624.62 = 118,729.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,224.03x = 295,624.62 × 118,729.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,224.03x = 35,099,478,613.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,099,478,613.89/214,224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,844.73

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