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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,389.42, 295,849.94 and 118,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,389.42, 295,849.94 and 118,905 is: 164,084.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,389.42 : 295,849.94 = 118,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,389.42/295,849.94 = 118,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,389.42x = 295,849.94 × 118,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,389.42x = 35,178,037,115.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,178,037,115.70/214,389.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,084.76

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