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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,274.92, 295,679.50 and 118,773.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,274.92, 295,679.50 and 118,773.49 is: 163,896.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,274.92 : 295,679.50 = 118,773.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,274.92/295,679.50 = 118,773.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,274.92x = 295,679.50 × 118,773.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,274.92x = 35,118,885,100.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,118,885,100.32/214,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,896.39

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