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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,462.34, 295,993.51 and 118,999.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,462.34, 295,993.51 and 118,999.79 is: 164,239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,462.34 : 295,993.51 = 118,999.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,462.34/295,993.51 = 118,999.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,462.34x = 295,993.51 × 118,999.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,462.34x = 35,223,164,863.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,223,164,863.87/214,462.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,239.40

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