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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,439.59, 295,926.92 and 118,946.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,439.59, 295,926.92 and 118,946.28 is: 164,146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,439.59 : 295,926.92 = 118,946.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,439.59/295,926.92 = 118,946.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,439.59x = 295,926.92 × 118,946.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,439.59x = 35,199,406,285.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,199,406,285.86/214,439.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,146.02

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