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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,255.53, 295,668.09 and 118,761.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,255.53, 295,668.09 and 118,761.39 is: 163,888.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,255.53 : 295,668.09 = 118,761.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,255.53/295,668.09 = 118,761.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,255.53x = 295,668.09 × 118,761.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,255.53x = 35,113,953,347.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,113,953,347.05/214,255.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,888.20

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