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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,298.82, 295,739.56 and 118,799.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,298.82, 295,739.56 and 118,799.82 is: 163,947.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,298.82 : 295,739.56 = 118,799.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,298.82/295,739.56 = 118,799.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,298.82x = 295,739.56 × 118,799.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,298.82x = 35,133,806,494.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,133,806,494.88/214,298.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,947.74

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