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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,403.56, 295,891.14 and 118,914.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,403.56, 295,891.14 and 118,914.28 is: 164,109.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,403.56 : 295,891.14 = 118,914.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,403.56/295,891.14 = 118,914.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,403.56x = 295,891.14 × 118,914.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,403.56x = 35,185,681,871.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,185,681,871.48/214,403.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,109.60

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