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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,234.44, 295,661.22 and 118,771.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,234.44, 295,661.22 and 118,771.08 is: 163,913.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,234.44 : 295,661.22 = 118,771.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,234.44/295,661.22 = 118,771.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,234.44x = 295,661.22 × 118,771.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,234.44x = 35,116,002,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,116,002,413.52/214,234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,913.90

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