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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,312.84, 295,751.73 and 118,817.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,312.84, 295,751.73 and 118,817.44 is: 163,968.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,312.84 : 295,751.73 = 118,817.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,312.84/295,751.73 = 118,817.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,312.84x = 295,751.73 × 118,817.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,312.84x = 35,140,463,434.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,140,463,434.17/214,312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,968.07

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