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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,443.78, 295,921.50 and 118,948.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,443.78, 295,921.50 and 118,948.44 is: 164,142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,443.78 : 295,921.50 = 118,948.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,443.78/295,921.50 = 118,948.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,443.78x = 295,921.50 × 118,948.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,443.78x = 35,199,400,787.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,199,400,787.46/214,443.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,142.79

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