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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,449.57, 295,975.85 and 118,987.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,449.57, 295,975.85 and 118,987.02 is: 164,221.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,449.57 : 295,975.85 = 118,987.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,449.57/295,975.85 = 118,987.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,449.57x = 295,975.85 × 118,987.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,449.57x = 35,217,283,788.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,217,283,788.53/214,449.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,221.75

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