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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,289.13, 295,719.42 and 118,795.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,289.13, 295,719.42 and 118,795.83 is: 163,938.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,289.13 : 295,719.42 = 118,795.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,289.13/295,719.42 = 118,795.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,289.13x = 295,719.42 × 118,795.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,289.13x = 35,130,233,197.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,130,233,197.24/214,289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,938.47

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