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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,441.59, 295,929.68 and 118,948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,441.59, 295,929.68 and 118,948.28 is: 164,148.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,441.59 : 295,929.68 = 118,948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,441.59/295,929.68 = 118,948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,441.59x = 295,929.68 × 118,948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,441.59x = 35,200,326,436.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,200,326,436.95/214,441.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,148.78

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