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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,413.77, 295,883.44 and 118,929.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,413.77, 295,883.44 and 118,929.35 is: 164,118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,413.77 : 295,883.44 = 118,929.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,413.77/295,883.44 = 118,929.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,413.77x = 295,883.44 × 118,929.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,413.77x = 35,189,225,194.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,189,225,194.96/214,413.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,118.31

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