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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,464.52, 295,970.76 and 118,971.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,464.52, 295,970.76 and 118,971.34 is: 164,185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,464.52 : 295,970.76 = 118,971.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,464.52/295,970.76 = 118,971.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,464.52x = 295,970.76 × 118,971.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,464.52x = 35,212,037,918.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,212,037,918.02/214,464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,185.84

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