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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,268.58, 295,693.97 and 117,481.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,268.58, 295,693.97 and 117,481.27 is: 162,125.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,268.58 : 295,693.97 = 117,481.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,268.58/295,693.97 = 117,481.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,268.58x = 295,693.97 × 117,481.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,268.58x = 34,738,503,932.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,738,503,932.60/214,268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,125.98

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