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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,436.16, 295,924.32 and 118,945.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,436.16, 295,924.32 and 118,945.80 is: 164,146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,436.16 : 295,924.32 = 118,945.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,436.16/295,924.32 = 118,945.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,436.16x = 295,924.32 × 118,945.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,436.16x = 35,198,954,981.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,198,954,981.86/214,436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,146.55

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