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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,493.16, 295,996.76 and 118,998.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,493.16, 295,996.76 and 118,998.22 is: 164,215.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,493.16 : 295,996.76 = 118,998.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,493.16/295,996.76 = 118,998.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,493.16x = 295,996.76 × 118,998.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,493.16x = 35,223,087,565.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,223,087,565.77/214,493.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,215.43

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