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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,252.56, 295,682.76 and 118,763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,252.56, 295,682.76 and 118,763.28 is: 163,901.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,252.56 : 295,682.76 = 118,763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,252.56/295,682.76 = 118,763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,252.56x = 295,682.76 × 118,763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,252.56x = 35,116,254,417.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,116,254,417.05/214,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,901.21

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