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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,476.53, 295,977.96 and 118,983.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,476.53, 295,977.96 and 118,983.23 is: 164,197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,476.53 : 295,977.96 = 118,983.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,476.53/295,977.96 = 118,983.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,476.53x = 295,977.96 × 118,983.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,476.53x = 35,216,413,689.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,216,413,689.61/214,476.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,197.05

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