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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,317.36, 295,752.60 and 118,823.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,317.36, 295,752.60 and 118,823.76 is: 163,973.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,317.36 : 295,752.60 = 118,823.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,317.36/295,752.60 = 118,823.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,317.36x = 295,752.60 × 118,823.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,317.36x = 35,142,435,961.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,142,435,961.78/214,317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,973.82

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