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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,364.60, 295,808.73 and 118,867.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,364.60, 295,808.73 and 118,867.76 is: 164,029.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,364.60 : 295,808.73 = 118,867.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,364.60/295,808.73 = 118,867.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,364.60x = 295,808.73 × 118,867.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,364.60x = 35,162,121,123.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,162,121,123.54/214,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,029.51

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