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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,416.03, 295,886.59 and 118,931.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,416.03, 295,886.59 and 118,931.61 is: 164,121.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,416.03 : 295,886.59 = 118,931.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,416.03/295,886.59 = 118,931.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,416.03x = 295,886.59 × 118,931.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,416.03x = 35,190,268,526.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,190,268,526.11/214,416.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,121.44

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