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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,421.04, 295,901.23 and 118,927.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,421.04, 295,901.23 and 118,927.74 is: 164,120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,421.04 : 295,901.23 = 118,927.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,421.04/295,901.23 = 118,927.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,421.04x = 295,901.23 × 118,927.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,421.04x = 35,190,863,095.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,190,863,095.46/214,421.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,120.38

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