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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,233.88, 295,631.01 and 118,734.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,233.88, 295,631.01 and 118,734.88 is: 163,847.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,233.88 : 295,631.01 = 118,734.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,233.88/295,631.01 = 118,734.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,233.88x = 295,631.01 × 118,734.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,233.88x = 35,101,712,496.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,101,712,496.63/214,233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,847.63

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