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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,293.98, 295,732.88 and 118,794.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,293.98, 295,732.88 and 118,794.98 is: 163,941.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,293.98 : 295,732.88 = 118,794.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,293.98/295,732.88 = 118,794.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,293.98x = 295,732.88 × 118,794.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,293.98x = 35,131,579,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,131,579,492.30/214,293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,941.05

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