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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,446.59, 295,971.77 and 118,984.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,446.59, 295,971.77 and 118,984.04 is: 164,217.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,446.59 : 295,971.77 = 118,984.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,446.59/295,971.77 = 118,984.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,446.59x = 295,971.77 × 118,984.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,446.59x = 35,215,916,848.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,215,916,848.05/214,446.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,217.66

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