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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,473, 295,928.82 and 118,959.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,473, 295,928.82 and 118,959.24 is: 164,139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,473 : 295,928.82 = 118,959.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,473/295,928.82 = 118,959.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,473x = 295,928.82 × 118,959.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,473x = 35,203,467,521.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,203,467,521.30/214,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,139.39

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