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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,414.12, 295,881.06 and 118,912.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,414.12, 295,881.06 and 118,912.36 is: 164,093.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,414.12 : 295,881.06 = 118,912.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,414.12/295,881.06 = 118,912.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,414.12x = 295,881.06 × 118,912.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,414.12x = 35,183,915,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,183,915,123.90/214,414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,093.27

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