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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,430.76, 295,912.50 and 118,937.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,430.76, 295,912.50 and 118,937.64 is: 164,132.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,430.76 : 295,912.50 = 118,937.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,430.76/295,912.50 = 118,937.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,430.76x = 295,912.50 × 118,937.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,430.76x = 35,195,134,396.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,195,134,396.50/214,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,132.86

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