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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,498.85, 295,995.53 and 118,999.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,498.85, 295,995.53 and 118,999.85 is: 164,212.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,498.85 : 295,995.53 = 118,999.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,498.85/295,995.53 = 118,999.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,498.85x = 295,995.53 × 118,999.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,498.85x = 35,223,422,488.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,223,422,488.19/214,498.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,212.64

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