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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,439.68, 295,962.24 and 118,977.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,439.68, 295,962.24 and 118,977.13 is: 164,208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,439.68 : 295,962.24 = 118,977.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,439.68/295,962.24 = 118,977.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,439.68x = 295,962.24 × 118,977.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,439.68x = 35,212,736,423.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,212,736,423.76/214,439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,208.12

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