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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,425.37, 295,942.44 and 118,962.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,425.37, 295,942.44 and 118,962.82 is: 164,188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,425.37 : 295,942.44 = 118,962.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,425.37/295,942.44 = 118,962.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,425.37x = 295,942.44 × 118,962.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,425.37x = 35,206,147,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,206,147,220.08/214,425.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,188.35

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