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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,420.50, 295,901.67 and 118,927.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,420.50, 295,901.67 and 118,927.44 is: 164,120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,420.50 : 295,901.67 = 118,927.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,420.50/295,901.67 = 118,927.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,420.50x = 295,901.67 × 118,927.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,420.50x = 35,190,828,550.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,190,828,550.80/214,420.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,120.63

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