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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,233.93, 295,632.18 and 118,739.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,233.93, 295,632.18 and 118,739.79 is: 163,855.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,233.93 : 295,632.18 = 118,739.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,233.93/295,632.18 = 118,739.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,233.93x = 295,632.18 × 118,739.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,233.93x = 35,103,302,970.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,103,302,970.44/214,233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,855.01

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