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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,366.70, 295,837.86 and 118,871.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,366.70, 295,837.86 and 118,871.36 is: 164,049.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,366.70 : 295,837.86 = 118,871.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,366.70/295,837.86 = 118,871.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,366.70x = 295,837.86 × 118,871.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,366.70x = 35,166,648,757.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,166,648,757.69/214,366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,049.03

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