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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,445.82, 295,970.73 and 118,983.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,445.82, 295,970.73 and 118,983.27 is: 164,216.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,445.82 : 295,970.73 = 118,983.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,445.82/295,970.73 = 118,983.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,445.82x = 295,970.73 × 118,983.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,445.82x = 35,215,565,279.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,215,565,279.69/214,445.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,216.61

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