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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,430.76, 295,949.88 and 118,968.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,430.76, 295,949.88 and 118,968.20 is: 164,195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,430.76 : 295,949.88 = 118,968.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,430.76/295,949.88 = 118,968.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,430.76x = 295,949.88 × 118,968.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,430.76x = 35,208,624,513.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,208,624,513.82/214,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,195.77

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