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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,391.76, 295,841.10 and 118,898.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,391.76, 295,841.10 and 118,898.16 is: 164,068.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,391.76 : 295,841.10 = 118,898.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,391.76/295,841.10 = 118,898.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,391.76x = 295,841.10 × 118,898.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,391.76x = 35,174,962,442.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,174,962,442.38/214,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,068.63

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