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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,427.67, 295,945.61 and 118,965.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,427.67, 295,945.61 and 118,965.12 is: 164,191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,427.67 : 295,945.61 = 118,965.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,427.67/295,945.61 = 118,965.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,427.67x = 295,945.61 × 118,965.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,427.67x = 35,207,204,412.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,207,204,412.30/214,427.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,191.52

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