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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,474.91, 295,975.72 and 118,981.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,474.91, 295,975.72 and 118,981.60 is: 164,194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,474.91 : 295,975.72 = 118,981.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,474.91/295,975.72 = 118,981.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,474.91x = 295,975.72 × 118,981.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,474.91x = 35,215,664,799.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,215,664,799.27/214,474.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,194.80

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