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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,392.68, 295,858.98 and 118,901.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,392.68, 295,858.98 and 118,901.16 is: 164,081.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,392.68 : 295,858.98 = 118,901.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,392.68/295,858.98 = 118,901.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,392.68x = 295,858.98 × 118,901.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,392.68x = 35,177,975,918.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,177,975,918.42/214,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,081.98

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