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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,424.37, 295,941.06 and 118,961.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,424.37, 295,941.06 and 118,961.82 is: 164,186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,424.37 : 295,941.06 = 118,961.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,424.37/295,941.06 = 118,961.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,424.37x = 295,941.06 × 118,961.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,424.37x = 35,205,687,110.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,205,687,110.33/214,424.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,186.97

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