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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,485.64, 295,995 and 118,990.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,485.64, 295,995 and 118,990.96 is: 164,210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,485.64 : 295,995 = 118,990.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,485.64/295,995 = 118,990.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,485.64x = 295,995 × 118,990.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,485.64x = 35,220,729,205.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,220,729,205.20/214,485.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,210.20

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