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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,228.68, 295,624.89 and 118,734.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,228.68, 295,624.89 and 118,734.54 is: 163,847.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,228.68 : 295,624.89 = 118,734.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,228.68/295,624.89 = 118,734.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,228.68x = 295,624.89 × 118,734.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,228.68x = 35,100,885,326.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,100,885,326.70/214,228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,847.74

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