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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,428.67, 295,946.99 and 118,966.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,428.67, 295,946.99 and 118,966.12 is: 164,192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,428.67 : 295,946.99 = 118,966.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,428.67/295,946.99 = 118,966.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,428.67x = 295,946.99 × 118,966.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,428.67x = 35,207,665,125.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,207,665,125.98/214,428.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,192.90

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