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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,423.25, 295,939.51 and 118,960.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,423.25, 295,939.51 and 118,960.70 is: 164,185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,423.25 : 295,939.51 = 118,960.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,423.25/295,939.51 = 118,960.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,423.25x = 295,939.51 × 118,960.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,423.25x = 35,205,169,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,205,169,490.16/214,423.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,185.42

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