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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,492.16, 295,995.38 and 118,997.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,492.16, 295,995.38 and 118,997.22 is: 164,214.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,492.16 : 295,995.38 = 118,997.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,492.16/295,995.38 = 118,997.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,492.16x = 295,995.38 × 118,997.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,492.16x = 35,222,627,352.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,222,627,352.84/214,492.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,214.05

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