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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,405.74, 295,889.80 and 118,906.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,405.74, 295,889.80 and 118,906.74 is: 164,096.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,405.74 : 295,889.80 = 118,906.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,405.74/295,889.80 = 118,906.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,405.74x = 295,889.80 × 118,906.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,405.74x = 35,183,291,517.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,183,291,517.25/214,405.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,096.78

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