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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,622.62, 296,182.68 and 117,835.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,622.62, 296,182.68 and 117,835.40 is: 162,614.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,622.62 : 296,182.68 = 117,835.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,622.62/296,182.68 = 117,835.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,622.62x = 296,182.68 × 117,835.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,622.62x = 34,900,803,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,900,803,531.84/214,622.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,614.75

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