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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,439.30, 295,961.72 and 118,976.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,439.30, 295,961.72 and 118,976.75 is: 164,207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,439.30 : 295,961.72 = 118,976.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,439.30/295,961.72 = 118,976.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,439.30x = 295,961.72 × 118,976.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,439.30x = 35,212,563,570.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,212,563,570.01/214,439.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,207.60

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