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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,426.71, 295,904.34 and 118,931.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,426.71, 295,904.34 and 118,931.49 is: 164,122.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,426.71 : 295,904.34 = 118,931.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,426.71/295,904.34 = 118,931.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,426.71x = 295,904.34 × 118,931.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,426.71x = 35,192,344,053.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,192,344,053.67/214,426.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,122.95

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