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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,444.06, 295,968.28 and 118,981.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,444.06, 295,968.28 and 118,981.51 is: 164,214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,444.06 : 295,968.28 = 118,981.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,444.06/295,968.28 = 118,981.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,444.06x = 295,968.28 × 118,981.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,444.06x = 35,214,752,052.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,214,752,052.22/214,444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,214.17

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