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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,340.76, 295,758.60 and 118,848.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,340.76, 295,758.60 and 118,848.15 is: 163,992.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,340.76 : 295,758.60 = 118,848.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,340.76/295,758.60 = 118,848.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,340.76x = 295,758.60 × 118,848.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,340.76x = 35,150,362,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,150,362,456.59/214,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,992.90

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