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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,275.67, 295,680.54 and 118,774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,275.67, 295,680.54 and 118,774.24 is: 163,897.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,275.67 : 295,680.54 = 118,774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,275.67/295,680.54 = 118,774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,275.67x = 295,680.54 × 118,774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,275.67x = 35,119,231,421.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,119,231,421.29/214,275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,897.43

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