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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,443.65, 295,941.90 and 118,950.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,443.65, 295,941.90 and 118,950.32 is: 164,156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,443.65 : 295,941.90 = 118,950.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,443.65/295,941.90 = 118,950.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,443.65x = 295,941.90 × 118,950.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,443.65x = 35,202,384,892.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,202,384,892.33/214,443.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,156.81

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