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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,444.58, 295,931.39 and 118,948.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,444.58, 295,931.39 and 118,948.82 is: 164,148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,444.58 : 295,931.39 = 118,948.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,444.58/295,931.39 = 118,948.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,444.58x = 295,931.39 × 118,948.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,444.58x = 35,200,687,567.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,200,687,567.06/214,444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,148.18

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