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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,392.51, 295,851.51 and 118,897.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,392.51, 295,851.51 and 118,897.14 is: 164,072.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,392.51 : 295,851.51 = 118,897.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,392.51/295,851.51 = 118,897.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,392.51x = 295,851.51 × 118,897.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,392.51x = 35,175,898,403.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,175,898,403.68/214,392.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,072.42

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