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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,343.94, 295,809.50 and 118,859.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,343.94, 295,809.50 and 118,859.52 is: 164,034.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,343.94 : 295,809.50 = 118,859.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,343.94/295,809.50 = 118,859.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,343.94x = 295,809.50 × 118,859.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,343.94x = 35,159,775,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,159,775,181.44/214,343.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,034.38

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