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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,316.82, 295,773.93 and 118,842.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,316.82, 295,773.93 and 118,842.12 is: 164,011.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,316.82 : 295,773.93 = 118,842.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,316.82/295,773.93 = 118,842.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,316.82x = 295,773.93 × 118,842.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,316.82x = 35,150,400,881.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,150,400,881.93/214,316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,011.40

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