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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,475.53, 295,976.58 and 118,982.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,475.53, 295,976.58 and 118,982.23 is: 164,195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,475.53 : 295,976.58 = 118,982.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,475.53/295,976.58 = 118,982.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,475.53x = 295,976.58 × 118,982.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,475.53x = 35,215,953,516.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,215,953,516.17/214,475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,195.67

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