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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,464.64, 295,962 and 118,971.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,464.64, 295,962 and 118,971.04 is: 164,180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,464.64 : 295,962 = 118,971.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,464.64/295,962 = 118,971.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,464.64x = 295,962 × 118,971.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,464.64x = 35,210,906,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,210,906,940.48/214,464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,180.48

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