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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,256.34, 295,642.71 and 118,763.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,256.34, 295,642.71 and 118,763.01 is: 163,875.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,256.34 : 295,642.71 = 118,763.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,256.34/295,642.71 = 118,763.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,256.34x = 295,642.71 × 118,763.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,256.34x = 35,111,418,124.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,111,418,124.16/214,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,875.75

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