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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,417.06, 295,930.97 and 118,954.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,417.06, 295,930.97 and 118,954.51 is: 164,176.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,417.06 : 295,930.97 = 118,954.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,417.06/295,930.97 = 118,954.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,417.06x = 295,930.97 × 118,954.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,417.06x = 35,202,322,641.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,202,322,641.65/214,417.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,176.88

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