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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,452.10, 295,979.39 and 118,989.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,452.10, 295,979.39 and 118,989.55 is: 164,225.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,452.10 : 295,979.39 = 118,989.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,452.10/295,979.39 = 118,989.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,452.10x = 295,979.39 × 118,989.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,452.10x = 35,218,454,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,218,454,425.37/214,452.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,225.27

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