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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,229.71, 295,631.88 and 118,734.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,229.71, 295,631.88 and 118,734.36 is: 163,850.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,229.71 : 295,631.88 = 118,734.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,229.71/295,631.88 = 118,734.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,229.71x = 295,631.88 × 118,734.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,229.71x = 35,101,660,513.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,101,660,513.52/214,229.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,850.57

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