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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,232.88, 295,629.63 and 118,733.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,232.88, 295,629.63 and 118,733.88 is: 163,846.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,232.88 : 295,629.63 = 118,733.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,232.88/295,629.63 = 118,733.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,232.88x = 295,629.63 × 118,733.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,232.88x = 35,101,253,012.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,101,253,012.86/214,232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,846.25

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