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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,420.14, 295,901.13 and 118,927.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,420.14, 295,901.13 and 118,927.05 is: 164,120.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,420.14 : 295,901.13 = 118,927.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,420.14/295,901.13 = 118,927.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,420.14x = 295,901.13 × 118,927.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,420.14x = 35,190,648,482.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,190,648,482.57/214,420.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,120.07

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