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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,444.16, 295,942.60 and 118,950.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,444.16, 295,942.60 and 118,950.83 is: 164,157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,444.16 : 295,942.60 = 118,950.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,444.16/295,942.60 = 118,950.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,444.16x = 295,942.60 × 118,950.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,444.16x = 35,202,615,827.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,202,615,827.89/214,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,157.50

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