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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,484.40, 295,988.61 and 118,991.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,484.40, 295,988.61 and 118,991.19 is: 164,207.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,484.40 : 295,988.61 = 118,991.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,484.40/295,988.61 = 118,991.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,484.40x = 295,988.61 × 118,991.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,484.40x = 35,220,036,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,220,036,930.35/214,484.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,207.92

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