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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,444.62, 295,923.15 and 118,942.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,444.62, 295,923.15 and 118,942.86 is: 164,135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,444.62 : 295,923.15 = 118,942.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,444.62/295,923.15 = 118,942.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,444.62x = 295,923.15 × 118,942.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,444.62x = 35,197,945,801.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,197,945,801.21/214,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,135.36

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