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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,341.76, 295,759.98 and 118,849.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,341.76, 295,759.98 and 118,849.15 is: 163,994.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,341.76 : 295,759.98 = 118,849.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,341.76/295,759.98 = 118,849.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,341.76x = 295,759.98 × 118,849.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,341.76x = 35,150,822,227.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,150,822,227.02/214,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,994.28

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