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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,274.80, 295,679.34 and 118,773.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,274.80, 295,679.34 and 118,773.37 is: 163,896.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,274.80 : 295,679.34 = 118,773.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,274.80/295,679.34 = 118,773.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,274.80x = 295,679.34 × 118,773.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,274.80x = 35,118,831,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,118,831,651.18/214,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,896.23

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