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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,413.36, 295,911.96 and 118,938.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,413.36, 295,911.96 and 118,938.60 is: 164,147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,413.36 : 295,911.96 = 118,938.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,413.36/295,911.96 = 118,938.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,413.36x = 295,911.96 × 118,938.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,413.36x = 35,195,354,245.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,195,354,245.66/214,413.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,147.21

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