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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,462.16, 295,993.26 and 118,999.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,462.16, 295,993.26 and 118,999.61 is: 164,239.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,462.16 : 295,993.26 = 118,999.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,462.16/295,993.26 = 118,999.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,462.16x = 295,993.26 × 118,999.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,462.16x = 35,223,080,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,223,080,427.66/214,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,239.14

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