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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,258.32, 295,671.78 and 118,764.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,258.32, 295,671.78 and 118,764.18 is: 163,891.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,258.32 : 295,671.78 = 118,764.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,258.32/295,671.78 = 118,764.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,258.32x = 295,671.78 × 118,764.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,258.32x = 35,115,216,500.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,115,216,500.84/214,258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,891.96

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