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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,486.81, 295,981.93 and 117,688.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,486.81, 295,981.93 and 117,688.54 is: 162,404.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,486.81 : 295,981.93 = 117,688.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,486.81/295,981.93 = 117,688.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,486.81x = 295,981.93 × 117,688.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,486.81x = 34,833,681,208.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,833,681,208.08/214,486.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,404.77

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