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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,450.82, 295,977.63 and 118,988.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,450.82, 295,977.63 and 118,988.27 is: 164,223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,450.82 : 295,977.63 = 118,988.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,450.82/295,977.63 = 118,988.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,450.82x = 295,977.63 × 118,988.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,450.82x = 35,217,866,152.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,217,866,152.40/214,450.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,223.51

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