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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,449.59, 295,975.92 and 118,987.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,449.59, 295,975.92 and 118,987.04 is: 164,221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,449.59 : 295,975.92 = 118,987.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,449.59/295,975.92 = 118,987.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,449.59x = 295,975.92 × 118,987.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,449.59x = 35,217,297,152.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,217,297,152.20/214,449.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,221.80

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