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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,474.53, 295,975.20 and 118,981.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,474.53, 295,975.20 and 118,981.23 is: 164,194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,474.53 : 295,975.20 = 118,981.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,474.53/295,975.20 = 118,981.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,474.53x = 295,975.20 × 118,981.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,474.53x = 35,215,492,235.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,215,492,235.59/214,474.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,194.29

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