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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,385.76, 295,832.82 and 118,892.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,385.76, 295,832.82 and 118,892.16 is: 164,060.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,385.76 : 295,832.82 = 118,892.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,385.76/295,832.82 = 118,892.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,385.76x = 295,832.82 × 118,892.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,385.76x = 35,172,202,968.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,172,202,968.69/214,385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,060.35

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