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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,425.25, 295,942.27 and 118,962.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,425.25, 295,942.27 and 118,962.70 is: 164,188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,425.25 : 295,942.27 = 118,962.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,425.25/295,942.27 = 118,962.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,425.25x = 295,942.27 × 118,962.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,425.25x = 35,206,091,483.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,206,091,483.33/214,425.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,188.18

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