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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,427.17, 295,944.92 and 118,964.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,427.17, 295,944.92 and 118,964.62 is: 164,190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,427.17 : 295,944.92 = 118,964.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,427.17/295,944.92 = 118,964.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,427.17x = 295,944.92 × 118,964.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,427.17x = 35,206,974,948.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,206,974,948.73/214,427.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,190.83

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