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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,397.79, 295,869.83 and 118,913.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,397.79, 295,869.83 and 118,913.37 is: 164,100.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,397.79 : 295,869.83 = 118,913.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,397.79/295,869.83 = 118,913.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,397.79x = 295,869.83 × 118,913.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,397.79x = 35,182,877,972.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,182,877,972.06/214,397.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,100.94

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