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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,254.63, 295,671.33 and 118,761.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,254.63, 295,671.33 and 118,761.03 is: 163,890.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,254.63 : 295,671.33 = 118,761.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,254.63/295,671.33 = 118,761.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,254.63x = 295,671.33 × 118,761.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,254.63x = 35,114,231,692.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,114,231,692.27/214,254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,890.19

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